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India's private FM radio industry has urged the government to ease regulations, including permitting news broadcasts, reducing GST and unlocking smartphone FM chips, warning that without urgent reforms the sector faces further decline amid growing competition from digital audio platforms

The Narendra Modi led NDA government completes 12 years in office, showcasing welfare schemes, economic reforms, and global diplomacy gains. The administration highlights initiatives like DBT, GST, and PM Awas Yojana as drivers of inclusive development and growth

The DGGI has uncovered alleged GST evasion worth Rs 16.96 crore in Karimnagar’s granite industry. Officials arrested a fake agency operator accused of generating bogus invoices and waybills to transport and export granite worth nearly Rs 100 crore without proper tax payments.

According to the EOW, the accused allegedly ran fake firms to generate bogus GST invoices and claim wrongful Input Tax Credit without actually supplying any goods or services.

The NPPA has revised ceiling prices for coronary stents to make life-saving devices more affordable. Hospitals must follow strict pricing rules, display rates, and provide itemised bills, while patients can report overcharging through official channels and mobile apps.

The Telangana Postal Circle has launched a student parcel discount scheme offering a ten percent rebate on speed post and retail parcel bookings. The scheme, effective from January 1, 2026, applies to bona fide students across all post offices in Telangana.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Health and National Security Cess, levied only on demerit goods like pan masala, with revenues shared with states for health schemes. The move complements GST and aims to deter consumption while funding national priorities

The Department of Consumer Affairs has mandated that all pan masala packs, including small 10-gram units, display the Retail Sale Price (RSP) from February 1, 2026. The move ensures transparent pricing and facilitates GST implementation on all pack sizes

India’s GST collections rose marginally to Rs 1.70 lakh crore in November, supported by policy reforms and higher import IGST. Net GST revenue grew 1.3per cent, while April–November collections rose 7.3per cent, reflecting steady consumption and economic momentum

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee calls the state’s acceptance of GST a blunder, alleging the Union government diverted funds to BJP-ruled states. She also criticises SIR, illegal infiltration handling, and announces a cricket stadium in Siliguri in Richa Ghosh’s name

Gross GST collection rose 4.6 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in October, driven by festive season demand despite rate cuts on 375 items. Domestic GST revenue grew 2 per cent, while imports contributed a 13 per cent surge in tax inflow

UPI transactions rose 25 per cent year-on-year in October to 20.70 billion, with total value reaching Rs 27.28 lakh crore, NPCI data showed. IMPS also saw steady growth, as India’s digital payment ecosystem expanded under ongoing GST 2.0 reforms.

India’s industrial output grew 4 per cent in September, steady from the previous month, driven by manufacturing growth aided by GST rate rationalisation and festive demand. The manufacturing sector expanded 4.8 per cent while mining contracted and power generation rose 3.1 per cent, NSO data showed

Telangana’s GST collections dropped by -5 per cent in September, the lowest in India. Economists warn of declining demand, while BRS accuses Congress of mishandling the State’s economy under Revanth Reddy.

The government is monitoring e-commerce platforms to ensure GST rate cuts on daily essentials are passed to consumers. Authorities are tracking pricing of 54 items, including FMCG products and electronics, amid complaints of inadequate price reductions

Karnataka State Hotels Association says high GST on LPG cylinders and property rents prevent hoteliers from passing government GST cuts to consumers. The association urges relief on rent and fuel to make food and room tariffs more affordable

The Centre is monitoring whether e-commerce platforms are passing on GST rate cut benefits on FMCG items. Field officers will submit the first report by September 30. The revised GST structure is expected to lower prices for 99 per cent of daily-use goods

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged the union government to compensate Telangana for Rs 7000 crore revenue loss following GST rate rationalisation. He warned that the changes would adversely affect State revenues and asked the Centre to support States

India’s next-generation GST, “GST Bachat Utsav,” was implemented, cutting taxes on over 370 items, including essentials, medicines, appliances, and toiletries. Luxury and sin goods face higher levies. The reform aims to boost consumer disposable income and inject Rs 2 lakh crore into the economy.

The BJP launched a nationwide ‘GST Savings Festival’ as GST 2.0 takes effect, with MPs visiting markets through padyatras to promote lower tax rates, Swadeshi products, and household savings benefits.