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In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on 56th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising ministers from all states, BRS MLC K Kavitha’s resignation from her father K Chandrashekar Rao’s party, and more.
56th GST Council Meeting Begins: What Might Get Cheaper, What May Become Costlier?
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The 56th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising ministers from all states, started on September 3, to discuss the much-awaited rate rationalisation, GST slab restructuring into two rates, and compensation cess. The Council is expected to cut rates on a large number of items from 28% to 18% and from 12% to 5%. However, the final decision of the GST Council will be announced by Sitharaman tomorrow, Thursday, September 4. Read More
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