Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, targetted by her critics over the 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax or GST on life and medical insurance premiums, retorted today that leaders having objection should first have consulted their state finance ministers who have a say in the GST Council. Amid growing dissidence over the GST on premiums, the government has repeatedly clarified that it was a decision of the GST Council -- which has only brought more jibes from the Opposition.
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms have reduced the tax burden on people.
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is the best-selling car for the month of August'25. Meanwhile, the Hyundai Creta grabbed the third spot in the list.
BMW Group has reduced the prices by up to Rs 13.9 lakh, which will be combined with festive offers.
The price reductions by Ceat will apply to tyres for commercial vehicles, agricultural machinery, passenger cars, and two-wheelers.
The Yamaha MT-03 and R3 have a 321 cc engine falling under the 350 cc category.
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