GST Council Approves Two-Slab Structure: 5% and 18% Effective September 22, 2025

GST Council Approves Two-Slab GST Structure: 5% and 18% from September 22, 2025

The 56th GST Council meeting has cleared one of the most significant overhauls of India’s indirect tax system since GST’s launch in 2017. The Council has approved a two-slab structure—5% and 18%, replacing the earlier four-tiered system of 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%. The changes will be implemented from September 22, 2025, just ahead of…

Stocks to Watch Today September 4 2025: Auto, FMCG, Cement, Dairy, Insurance, AC Makers in Focus

Stocks to Watch Today, September 4: Auto, FMCG, Cement, Dairy, Insurance, and More in Focus

The Indian equity market is set for a positive opening on Thursday, with GIFT Nifty futures indicating a 148-point rise in Nifty50. Investor sentiment is buoyed after the 56th GST Council meeting on Wednesday approved a sweeping overhaul of the tax structure, reducing slabs from four to two (5% and 18%), effective September 22. The…

Ola Electric Shares Rally 23% on GST Cut Hopes

Ola Electric Shares Jump 23% in 3 Sessions; GST Cut Buzz Lifts Auto Sector

Ola Electric’s stock staged a strong comeback this week, surging 23% in three consecutive sessions, including a sharp 15% rally on August 20. The rebound comes after months of weak performance, with the stock down nearly 63% over the past year. Market experts attribute the latest momentum to heavy trading volumes, upbeat announcements during Ola’s…