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GST Launch Highlights: President Pranab Mukherjee, PM Modi Launch India's Biggest Tax Reform
Goods and Services Tax (GST), India's biggest tax reform, was launched at midnight at Parliament's historic Central Hall, by President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With the stroke of the gong, current tax rates are replaced by GST rates.
Union HRD minister tells about cases in which GST registration is compulsory
#GSTForNewIndia Cases in which GST registration is compulsory pic.twitter.com/hHASj1YUuH
- Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) June 30, 2017
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Written by NDTV Auto Desk | Thursday April 30, 2026Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z price slashed to Rs 1.80 lakh after GST benefit, making it India's most affordable 40 hp motorcycle.
- Reported by Saurabh Vaktania | Wednesday April 29, 2026 , Rajkot
The case originated when the CGST Superintendent allegedly demanded Rs 25 lakh to settle an investigation regarding unpaid GST
- Reported by Ishika Verma | Friday April 24, 2026
During the inspection, the Chief Minister reviewed operations at the GST office and interacted with officials and taxpayers.
- Written by NDTV Auto Desk | Tuesday April 21, 2026
The launch of the KTM 390 Duke with a 350 cc engine has divided the lineup into two variants, one with an 'R' suffix. Here's what they offer.
- Reported by Anurag Dwary | Tuesday April 21, 2026 , Bhopal
Investigations reveal tech-driven extortion across Madhya Pradesh and beyond.
- Reported by Saurabh Vaktania | Saturday April 18, 2026 , Nadiad
The accused have been identified as Amarnath Govardhanram Saroj, a Class-2 Superintendent, and Subodh Subhash Chauhan, a Class-2 GST Inspector.
- Monday April 13, 2026
The Bajaj Dominar 400 with the new 350cc engine gets a huge price cut of Rs 37,000, bringing down its prices to Rs 2.03 lakh, ex-showroom.
- Thursday April 09, 2026 , New Delhi
Private consumption growth was particularly robust, supported by low inflation and rationalisation of the Goods and Services Tax.
- Written by Sambhav Kumar | Wednesday April 08, 2026
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority revises stent prices, DES capped at Rs 39,186, BMS at Rs 10,762, effective April 2026.
- Edited by Abhinav Singh | Tuesday April 07, 2026
The man claimed that there was a "massive, organised internal fraud ring operating right out of Amazon's own logistics hubs".
Opinion | Why States, Not Centre, Should Get All The Credit For GST 'Savings'Derek O’Brien
Wednesday October 22, 2025Amidst all the hoopla, it is the State governments that truly deserve recognition for coming together for the GST revision. Because the States are the ones bearing the brunt of massive revenue losses.
Opinion: GST Cut, Inflation Under Control: Optimism As Festival Season ApproachesBharti Mishra Nath
Friday September 19, 2025Away from politics, floods, rain-related tragedies and the Trump tariffs, there is optimism in the air. With GST rationalized, inflation in control, the upcoming festival season promises good times.
Opinion | Next-Generation GST: A Reform That Places The Middle Class At The CentrePradeep Bhandari
Saturday September 06, 2025By ensuring both direct tax relief and rationalised indirect taxes, the government has empowered the common citizen to save more, spend more, and aspire more.
Opinion | Observations From A Student of Political Communication - By Derek O'BrienDerek O’Brien
Friday September 05, 2025For a student of political communication, this week has been fodder. The language used to describe GST reforms has been nothing short of grand. "Landmark". "Biggest ever since the 1990s". The Opposition has been advocating for such 'reforms' for eigh
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