Delhi High Court Asks Centre Why GST On Air Purifiers Can't Be Lowered

The Delhi High Court on Friday asked the Centre why it cannot reduce the GST charged on air purifiers to make it affordable for the common man in view of the worsening air quality in the national capital and nearby areas.

The government on Friday opposed tax relief for air purifiers - a plea made to the Delhi High Court citing the horrid toxic smog that has blanketed the city over the past few weeks.

With GST reforms and Research Development Incentive (RDI) Scheme, the year 2025 has been a crucial turning point for Indian pharma, said industry experts on Thursday.

India overhauled its tax regime in 2025 with sharp cuts in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates and a higher income tax exemption limit, with the spotlight now turning to customs duty rationalisation and procedural simplification in the coming Budget.

'Either provide citizens with fresh air or reduce GST on air purifiers' - the Delhi High Court handed down this ultimatum to the government Wednesday, as the national capital and surrounding regions continue to choke under a blanket of toxic smog.

Vacancies span multiple departments such as IT, Premises, and Supervision, with roles including Data Engineer, Project Manager, Risk Analyst, and AI/ML Specialist among others.

Retail sales in November, however, eased by 3.1 per cent year-on-year, largely due to an early festive season that shifted demand into October's record-breaking sales period.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has declined Pakistan's request to immediately scrap the 18 per cent General Sales Tax (GST) on contraceptives, dealing a blow to the government's push to make birth control more affordable.

The report from ICRA Analytics said that retail sales grew 22 per cent yearonyear in November but eased 29 per cent from October's festive peak.

Kawasaki India has introduced a Rs 25,000 discount on the Versys-X 300, with the offer valid until 31 December 2025.

Qualified candidates must attend practical exams scheduled from December 2025 to February 2026 across various medical specialties as per the NBEMS announced timetable.

2025 saw landmark policy shifts that reshaped care access, costs and environmental health in India.

IIM Raipur and National SC-ST Hub launched a Business Accelerator Program for SC/ST entrepreneurs in Chhattisgarh, starting January 2026, to enhance business skills and support scaling ventures.

Hero MotoCorp posts 31% YoY growth with 6,04,490 units dispatched in November, driven by festive momentum and GST benefits.