Taxes on a host of products from toothpaste and shampoo to dish washers, television sets and small cars are set to come down, with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Wednesday approving a massive restructure of the indirect tax system meant to stimulate consumption demand and boost economic growth, state finance ministers said.

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Here are 10 things to know about the 56th GST Council meet chaired by FM Nirmala Sitharaman:

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Many items have been brought under the nil GST regime, while a wide range of goods have been moved to the 5 per cent or 18 per cent slabs from higher slabs.

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The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) called a five-hour Bihar bandh today, over alleged abuses hurled at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother during a joint rally of the Opposition in Darbhanga, Bihar.

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Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram critiques the Modi government's recent GST reforms, labelling them as overdue after eight years of ineffective policies.

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#MintMarkets | The Government of India (GoI) announced the rationalisation of indirect taxes in India after the GST Council meeting on Wednesday.

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Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced a major policy shift: individual life and health insurance policies will now be fully exempt from GST.

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced several measures for GST reforms, rationalising the rates. Many items have been brought under the nil GST regime, while a wide range of goods have been moved to the 5 per cent or 18 per cent slabs from higher slabs.

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GST Reforms: From butter, namkeen, toothpaste to cement, luxury cars, ACs — Here's what becomes cheaper and dearer

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GST Council clears major tax reform: a simpler structure & a new 40% slab for luxury & sin goods. 💵

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#MintMarkets | 📈 Markets open strong! Sensex jumps 888.96 points to 81,456.67, while Nifty rises 265.70 points to 24,980.75.

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#MintMarkets | The Indian stock market benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50, rose over a percent each on September 4, following the GST Council's announcement of a significant Diwali benefit for consumers.

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🚨 GST 2.0 is here!
India’s GST Council, led by FM Nirmala Sitharaman, has rolled out a simplified 2-tier tax structure (5% & 18%) effective Sept 22. Rates drop on 175 essentials, while a 40% slab targets luxury & sin goods . PM Modi calls it a Diwali gift for citizens, farmers & MSMEs.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin took a ride together with PM Modi in his Russian-made Aurus car on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China.

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#MintMarkets | Stock market today: 50 stocks hit 52-week lows, 141 stocks at 52-week high as Nifty 50, Sensex end in green👇

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The 56th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved significant rate cuts for items across sectors.

These 60 items will now cost NIL GST after reform. Here's why👇
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New GST rates: Retailers Association of India highlights 4 key concerns that you must know👇

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#MintMarkets | Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today 📈

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