Tag: GST reforms
When even Swaminathan Aiyar says “this is real”: India’s 8.2% GDP growth and a quiet economic reset
India’s Q2 FY26 GDP growth at 8.2% has even long-time critic Swaminathan Aiyar acknowledging broad-based reform-led gains. What changed, and is it sustainable?
Fueling growth: How tax cuts ignited a consumption boom to propel India’s GDP towards 8% growth
The consumption boom financed through tax cuts is evident in the rise of disposable incomes, business profitability, compliance, and formalization, rural demand revival, and investment activity.
Bike sales boom in India: What October’s numbers reveal about the Indian economy
October was a big month for two-wheeler sales in India, with retail figures crossing 2.8 million units according to Vahan registration trends
Festive boom in India pushes up GST collections 5% in October
Despite recent tax cuts on several goods, net collections after refunds stood strong at 1.69 trillion rupees, a marginal increase of 0.6 percent compared with October 2024.
India’s “upgrade wave”: Bigger cars, bolder dreams of people post-GST slabs revision
The rise of tech-integrated cars with connected dashboards, AI-assisted parking, and hybrid options has made feature-led decision-making mainstream in India following GST 2.0
GST rationalization and festive cheer of Diwali fuel surge in bank credit growth
India’s financial pulse is beating stronger than ever. After months of cautious optimism, the country’s banking sector has come alive with a surge of energy, driven by the twin forces of festive euphoria and bold tax reform.