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Published on Sep 4, 2025

Will alcohol get costlier after new GST rates? Govt clarifies

Even as the GST Council has pushed cigarettes, pan masala, and other “sin goods” into the new 40% tax slab under its sweeping GST 2.0 reforms, alcohol will continue to remain outside the ambit of the Goods and Services Tax. The decision underscores the …

Source: Financial Express - Neutral
Published on Sep 4, 2025

Live life king-size after GST cut: Travel, gyms, style, and beauty products become cheaper

GST 2.0: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is set to revise rates significantly across several industries after approving the two-tier rate structure. From personal care to life-saving drugs, this reform was announced after a day-long meeting in …

Source: Financial Express - Neutral
Published on Sep 4, 2025

New GST Rates: Full list of 'sin’ goods under 40% slab — from gutka to biddis

In a big relief for the common man, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced "next-gen" reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Wednesday. These include historic rate cuts and the move to two rates of 5 per cent and 18 per cent from …

Source: Mint - Neutral
Published on Sep 4, 2025

GST Overhaul: Check What Gets Costlier and What Gets Cheaper From September 22?

New Delhi, September 4: After the GST Council approved historical changes to India's indirect tax structure, several daily-use goods will become cheaper from September 22. The new tax structure, adopted on Wednesday, has two major slabs now 5 per cent …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on Sep 4, 2025

US stocks were mixed with outperformance in tech and communications following the Google antitrust ruling - Newsquawk ...

US stocks closed mixed with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 led higher by outperformance in the Communication and Tech sectors, which was largely a function of the upside in Alphabet and Apple following the US court ruling that Google can keep its Chrome …

Source: Zero Hedge - Right-wing
Published on Sep 4, 2025

HM Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, CMs of BJP-ruled states hail PM Modi’s leadership for ‘historic’ GST reforms

HM Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, CMs of BJP-ruled states hail PM Modi’s leadership for ‘historic’ GST reforms New Delhi: Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership for delivering on his promises to the people of the country, Union Home …

Source: Mangalorean - Indeterminate
Published on Sep 4, 2025

GST council meeting: What would become cheaper, tax slabs, other takeaways in 10 points

GST Council meeting: The GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, announced historic rate cuts on Wednesday, marking the biggest reform of the GST system since its introduction in India on July 1, 2017. From healthcare to …

Source: Mint - Neutral
Published on Sep 4, 2025

GST Council okays tax cuts on TVs, small cars, and a host of consumer goods; new rates from 22 September

The GST Council on Wednesday unwrapped tax cuts on a wide array of daily use and aspirational goods ranging from packaged foods to consumer electronics, simplifying a multi-tiered structure and stimulating consumption. Over a marathon meeting stretching …

Source: Mint - Neutral
Published on Sep 4, 2025

Huge impact on Govt's effort to improve ease of living & doing business: EAM Jaishankar hails next-gen GST reforms

New Delhi: After the Union government announced sweeping next-generation GST reforms to bring relief across sectors, from daily essentials and healthcare to farming, education, automobiles, and appliances, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar …

Source: Sambad English - Center-right
Published on Sep 4, 2025

New GST Rates: What gets cheaper and costlier from September 22? Check full list here

The GST Council on Wednesday cleared major changes to India’s tax system, introducing two main slabs of 5% and 18%. These will take effect from September 22. Goods that earlier had 12% or 28% GST will mostly shift to the new lower slabs, making a wide …

Source: Financial Express - Neutral
Published on Sep 4, 2025

New GST rates: All you need to know about what happens next, and when | FAQs

After the GST rates were changed on Wednesday, to come into effect on September 22, here are some of the major questions being asked, and their answers as shared by officials: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the media regarding the 56th …

Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
Published on Sep 3, 2025

GST Council approves highest tax rate of 40% on these goods

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has approved a sharp hike in rates for sin goods, moving them from the earlier 28% slab to a new 40% rate. This comes as part of the transition to “GST 2.0,” a simplified two-slab structure that will feature just 5% …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on Sep 3, 2025

New GST Rates: FM Sitharaman announces key changes, 0 percent GST on…, check major announcements here

Home Business New GST Rates: FM Sitharaman announces key changes, 0 percent GST on…, check major announcements here Individual life and health insurance policies will be fully exempt from GST slab, informed FM Nirmala Sitharaman after chairing GST council …

Source: India.com - Center-right
Published on Sep 3, 2025

GST overhaul brings relief to middle class; slabs cut to 5% and 18%: Find out what gets cheaper, what stays costlier

The Prime Minister set the tone for the next generation reforms on 15th August when he spoke from the Red Fort. He decided to give the benefit at the earliest, by Diwali This reform is not just on rationalising rates, it's also on structural reforms, …

Source: India Blooms - Center-right
Published on Sep 3, 2025

GST Council slashes tax slabs to two to spur consumption; announces key measures for middle class

The GST Council on Wednesday rationalised the indirect tax structure, cutting the current four slabs down to two answering the Indian middle class’ long-pending demand. In a landmark decision that promises to ease household budgets and lift consumer …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on Sep 3, 2025

GST Overhaul: What Are 'Sin' Goods? Here Are All The Items In The '40% Club'

Last Updated:September 04, 2025, 00:03 IST 'Sin goods' or 'demerit goods' are items deemed harmful to health or society and are taxed at the highest rate A special 40 percent slab has been proposed for a select few items such as high-end …

Source: News18 - Center-right
Published on Sep 3, 2025

GST 2.0 gets the green light: What gets cheaper and costlier from September 22?

The 56th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on September 3, has paved the way for a sweeping overhaul of India’s indirect tax structure. The changes, set to roll out from September 22, will …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on Sep 3, 2025

GST rate cuts from September 22! All you need to know about new tax rates for items - 75 FAQs answered

The GST Council has sanctioned the reduction to just two tax slabs of 5 per cent and 18 per cent, taking effect from September 22. (AI image) GST rates slashed for several items! Essential everyday items including roti/paratha, hair oil, ice creams and …

Source: The Times of India - Center-right
Published on Sep 3, 2025

From Toothpaste To TV: How The New GST Will Change Your Monthly Budget

New Delhi: India's tax landscape is stepping into a new chapter. With the biggest structural change since the launch of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017, the GST Council has pressed reset on how the country taxes consumption. Apart from being a …

Source: Zee News - Right-wing

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Published on September 5, 2025 - 05:51 GMT

North America Hand-Rolled Cigar Market to Hit USD 2.2 Bn by 2035 Amid Rising Luxury Demand | Analysis Report by TMR

A hand-rolled cigar is a high-quality tobacco product that is made solely by expert artisans without the application of machines. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The North America hand-rolled cigar market …

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Published on September 6, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Lung Cancer Genetics Study Launches Open-Source Data Platform to Research Community

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Research Institute, Troper Wojcicki Philanthropies (TWP), and Lifebit today announced the official launch of an open-source data platform for the Lung Cancer Genetics Study. Launched in 2024, the …

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Published on September 6, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Eurozone Posts 0.5 Percent Drop in July Retail Sales

(MENAFN) Retail sales in the euro area dropped by 0.5% in July compared to the previous month, exceeding market expectations, according to official data released by Eurostat on Thursday. In the broader EU, retail sales also declined by 0.4% in July. …

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Published on September 6, 2025 - 05:14 GMT

MPD Makes Arrest after Weapon Found in School

The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect following the discovery of a weapon at a school in Northwest. On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at approximately 1:01 p.m., Second District officers responded to a charter school in the …

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Published on September 6, 2025 - 05:37 GMT

Final Judgment Ordered in Rutherford County Nuisance Case

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. Following repeated criminal offenses, drug overdoses, and numerous complaints from the community, Rutherford County Sheriff Aaron Ellenburg sought support from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division to address …

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Published on September 5, 2025 - 11:57 GMT

President Lai presides over fifth meeting of Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee

TAIWAN, September 4 - Details 2025-05-22 President Lai presides over fourth meeting of Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee On the afternoon of May 22, President Lai Ching-te presided over the fourth meeting of the Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee. In his …

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Published on September 4, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Joint Community Initiative Supports Queens School's Anti-Vaping Efforts

ICAS Corp donates vape detectors to St. John's Prep, partnering with NYS PTA on an initiative to combine technology and education for student wellness. ASTORIA, NY, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- St. John's Preparatory …

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Published on September 4, 2025 - 23:59 GMT

Lisa Udland Joins Treasury as Counsel to the Treasurer

Lisa Udland has joined the Oregon State Treasury as Counsel to the Treasurer, a new role the legislature approved during the last full legislative session. Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner said, “As a constitutional officer, my role as Treasurer …

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Published on December 7, 2016 - 17:55 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 14:10 GMT

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 09:24 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

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Published on November 16, 2016 - 15:46 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

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Published on October 25, 2016 - 07:22 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

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Published on October 18, 2016 - 11:29 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

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Published on October 14, 2016 - 07:33 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

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Published on October 11, 2016 - 14:19 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

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Published on September 29, 2016 - 07:15 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

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Published on September 23, 2016 - 14:01 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

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Published on September 22, 2016 - 19:30 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

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Published on September 16, 2016 - 10:04 GMT

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

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Published on September 14, 2016 - 08:35 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

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Published on September 6, 2016 - 12:45 GMT

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

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Published on July 19, 2016 - 11:18 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

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Published on July 12, 2016 - 13:55 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

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Published on July 11, 2016 - 02:16 GMT

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

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Published on June 8, 2016 - 10:02 GMT

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

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Published on June 3, 2016 - 04:56 GMT

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

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Published on May 27, 2016 - 11:37 GMT

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

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