GST 2.0 will empower young Indians, Pg7

GST 2.0 aims to boost youth spending power, simplify MSME compliance, and increase insurance penetration for economic growth.

How much is spent on children’s education in India?, Pg 11.

The National Sample Survey’s (NSS) Comprehensive Modular Survey on Education (80th round, April–June 2025) reveals that while enrolment of girls in schools and higher education has improved, families continue to spend significantly less on daughters’ education compared to sons, across rural-urban and State levels.

Will the GST rate cuts boost the economy?, Pg 11.

On September 3, 2025, the GST Council approved a major overhaul of the GST rate structure, reducing the number of slabs and cutting taxes on a majority of items. This follows recommendations of the Group of Ministers (GoM) and proposals by the Union Finance Ministry.

Fixing problems, unlocking India’s growth potential , Pg8

GST 2.0 launched with streamlined rates, eased compliances, and dispute resolution, boosting MSMEs and economic expansion.

Zero GST is expected to increase penetration of health, life insurance , Pg13

GST Council slashes health and life insurance GST to zero, effective September 22, boosting affordability and access for individuals.

GST 2.0 is a landmark in India’s tax journey , Pg8

GST Council approves landmark GST 2.0 reforms, simplifying tax slabs and reducing rates on essential goods from September 22, 2025.

Cuts in time , Pg8

GST Council approves sweeping rate cuts across sectors, aiming to boost consumption and simplify tax regime from September 22.

GST Council approves two-rate tax slab effective September 22 , Pg1

GST Council approves major rate restructuring effective September 22, impacting common goods, sin items, and revenue implications.

Nearly 60% of MGNREGS budget already spent in first 5 months of financial year , Pg14

MGNREGS faces funding crunch as 60% of budget exhausted in 5 months, impacting 12.15 crore active workers.

Should States be compensated for revenue loss from GST reforms? , Pg9

GST reforms may cause ₹45,000 crore loss in first year, but compliance and demand will offset it.

I-Tax Act, 2025 gets President Droupadi Murmu’s assent , Pg9

President Murmu approves Income-tax Act, 2025, replacing 1961 law; effective April 1, 2026, simplifying tax laws by reducing sections.

Simplified two-rate GST structure gets GoM’s nod , Pg1

GoM approves simplified GST structure, recommending merging 12% slab into 5% and most of 28% into 18% for GST Council's consideration.

Required reforms , Pg8

GST reforms proposed to benefit consumers and businesses through rate rationalization and simplified procedures, boosting consumption and reducing tax evasion.

Centre’s GST reforms will benefit the poor and middle class: Modi , Pg1

GST reforms to benefit poor, middle class, traders, and entrepreneurs, says PM Modi, targeting implementation by Diwali.

Major GST shake-up: 12% and 28% slabs to be axed , Pg1

GST overhaul: Centre proposes slashing tax slabs to boost consumption, reduce evasion, and simplify compliance, aiming for implementation this fiscal year.

Limited gains , Pg8

India's retail inflation hits low amid growth concerns; RBI forecasts pick up from January 2026.

Gross tax receipts dip 3.9% amid rise in refunds , Pg1

India's gross direct tax receipts decline 1.9% to ₹7.99 lakh crore amid 9.8% surge in refunds.

Parliament passes revised Income Tax Bill, 2025 , Pg11

Parliament approves Income Tax Bill, 2025, repealing the 1961 Act, set to be effective from April 1, 2026.

What will be the impact of Google antitrust case?, pg8.

Time for action, pg 8.