Accusing the government of undermining the Rajya Sabha, Congress MP Veerappa Moily today said during a debate on GST that all members should resign "if they have some pride left". Mr Moily spoke right after Finance Minister Arun Jaitley opened the debate by explaining India's biggest tax reform. "The upper house is the council of states, yet it has no right to discuss crucial bills. This is an assault on federal structure - I say that all members of the Rajya Sabha must resign," Mr Moily said.
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Grant Thornton Bharat survey claims 41 percent of the total 2,800 respondents plan vehicle purchase this festive season as GST 2.0 makes vehicles more affordable.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva praised India's 'bold economic and structural reforms' - from revised direct and indirect tax laws to the mass rollout of a digital payments ecosystem - on the first day of a meeting of world financial leaders.
Hero Xpulse 210 gets up to Rs 14,516 cheaper after GST revision; new prices start from Rs 1.62 lakh (ex-showroom).
The company sold over 2,500 luxury cars in just nine days. This translated to a growth of 36% compared to September 2024
Festive demand and GST 2.0 reform surged India's auto retail up 34 pc in Navratri.
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