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No GST on food items when sold loose, clarifies FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The clarification came amid protests and widespread criticism by Opposition Members of Parliament over foisting GST on daily-use essentials and subsequent price rise

Updated On: 19 Jul 2022 | 11:46 PM IST

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5% GST slab may be increased to 6%: Panel considering ways to boost revenue

The panel is also looking at bringing under GST items like foodgrains that faced either value-added tax or purchase tax

Updated On: 06 Dec 2019 | 1:50 AM IST

Jaitley proposes additional cess under GST to help flood-hit Kerala

The issue regarding additional cess for funding rehabilitation activities in flood-hit Kerala was discussed on Thursday during a meeting of Isaac with Jaitley

Updated On: 21 Sep 2018 | 4:18 PM IST

Jaitley seriously considering auto makers' GST cess hike concern: Minister

Geete was speaking on the sidelines of SIAM's 57th annual convention.

Updated On: 07 Sep 2017 | 1:50 PM IST