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GST Council hikes tax on used, old EV cars by businesses; Opposition reacts
The revised tax rate for electric vehicles will not affect individual sellers, clarified the GST Council headed by Nirmala Sitharaman.

GST Council rejigs rates, defers call on insurance
The GST council deferred several contentious issues such as tax rate rationalisation, GST on insurance premia and the fate of compensation cess post-March 2026.

GST Council postpones decision to cut tax on life and health insurance
18% GST will continue on premiums paid for policies with health insurance cover of over ₹5 lakh.

Nirmala Sitharaman on Budget 2024: ‘Want to give relief to middle class but...'
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Union Budget 2024 aims to provide relief to middle class despite limitations.

Indian rupee declines to record low after government raises tax on capital gains
The Indian rupee declined to record low after the domestic stock market crashed due to the government raising tax on capital gains.
