GST On Bidis Drops To 18% But Cigarettes And Gutkha Rises To 40%. Here's Why

While prices of cigarettes and other tobacco products, such as Gutkha, are set to rise after the GST reforms announced yesterday, the humble bidi will see a marginal drop in prices

From Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram, here are some reactions from the members of the political fraternity to GST rate cuts.

From tickets to popcorn tubs, soft drinks, and even ice cream sundaes, the way India spends on its movie outings is about to change

From why ultra-high-temperature milk is exempt from GST to concerns about the higher rate on carbonated beverages, the Ministry of Finance has responded to key questions.

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council approved a significant overhaul of tax rates on hotel stays and air travel during its 56th meeting on September 3, 2025

GST on premium hotel rooms has not increased at a time when many luxury goods are moving into the 40% tax slab

The Goods and Services Tax Council's rationalisation of tax slabs - reducing four brackets to two while exempting several 'daily use' items, including premiums on health and life insurance - has been received with scepticism by the Congress.

Madhusudan Kela urged the government to continue the path of deregulation and promote ease of doing business, labelling them as key levers for the India growth story.

The GST Council cleared simplified two-tier GST rates of 5% and 18%, replacing four slabs.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the new tax infrastructure yesterday. Here's what luxury car buyers get with the new GST regime.

Planning a dinner out, a quick vacation, or even just stocking up your kitchen? The new GST rules change how you pay. While your restaurant bill and grocery basket are set to shrink, flying business class or owning a yacht will get expensive.

The GST reform has reduced rates for pizza, pasta, chapati and even parathas, which could significantly reduce the bills from fast-food outlets.

The GST Council clarified that all categories of EVs, whether mass-market or luxury, will continue under the 5% rate with no additional cess

Maruti, M&M, Ashok Leyland, HUL, Britannia, HDFC Bank, Varun Beverages, Ultratech, JK Cement, Havells, Voltas, Amber, Metro, Trent, Lemon Tree, Swiggy, Zomato among key stock benerficiaries.