The GST Council will review proposals to cut rates on over 150 products, including food, snacks, vehicles, and education supplies. The move aims to ease household spending, expand the zero-GST list, and simplify the current four-rate structure
India is formulating an action plan to counter a 50% US tariff hike impacting key exports, Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur said. Despite fiscal deficit concerns, the government remains confident in achieving targets amid strong economic fundamentals and domestic demand growth
Maruti Suzuki India Chairman R C Bhargava called for a united Indian response to 50 per cent US tariffs and welcomed GST restructuring. He expects small car sales to revive with proposed tax cuts and highlighted the need for cleaner, affordable vehicle alternatives
