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GoM nod for simpler GST, but some states flag compensation
Hindustan Times Chandigarh
|August 22, 2025
THE GST COUNCIL WILL NOW DECIDE ON REMOVING THE 12% AND 28% RATES, RETAINING 5%, 18% SLABS AND ADDING A SPECIAL 40% LEVY
A group of ministers (GoM) approved, in principle, the Union government's proposal to reduce the number of Goods and Services Tax (GST) brackets from four to two main slabs in order to substantially reduce tax burden on the consumer, although some of the ministers expressed concerns over the revenue implication of the move and sought ways in which the states could be compensated.
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Jaishankar, Rubio talk India-US trade
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Pak told to rein in drones: Army chief on intrusions
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SC warns states of 'heavy' fine for every stray dog bite, death
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