Nazir Ahmad Dar's livelihood is literally hanging by a thread. The carpet-weaver who lives on the outskirts of Srinagar is under distress after the national sales tax GST was implemented in Kashmir valley. He had to shut over 20 looms. Out of 100 weavers working with him, 85 have already lost their job. Reason: the 50-year-old loom owner has not got a single order for the last three months. "100 weavers were working with me. Now, there are only 15. It's because after GST, not a single customer or order has come," Mr Dar said. Carpet and other handicraft items had been tax free in Kashmir valley, but weavers will have to pay 12 per cent tax under the Goods and Services Tax. The national sales tax was implemented on July 1 this year.
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Restaurants cannot charge more than the printed MRP for packaged items such as bottled water, irrespective of service, surroundings or dining experience.
The Centre has told the Delhi High Court that matters relating to the rate, classification, and reduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on air purifiers fall exclusively within the domain of the GST Council.
The recovery in auto component is expected to be driven by improved vehicle sales after the GST cut, which has eased cost pressures and supported consumer demand.
A Congress leader and transport company executive has been arrested in connection with a GST evasion case involving more than Rs 28 crore, officials from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) said.
Audi India closed 2025 with 4,510 sales, driven by festive demand, SUV growth, preowned business momentum, and steady traction across flagship and popular models.
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