Watching IPL just got more expensive for cricket fans now, due to the new GST tax reforms. From September 22, 2025, tickets for Indian Premier League matches and same sporting events will be taxed at 40%, up from the previous 28%. India Slaps 40% GST on IPL Tickets, along with casinos, race clubs, and luxury

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major reform in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system on Wednesday. The 12% and 28% tax slabs will be consolidated into a simpler dual-rate structure of 5% and 18%. A higher 40% rate will remain for sin goods. This move, called “Next-Generation GST,” that aims to improve affordability,

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is meeting today with high hopes from traders and businesses. During its 56th GST Council Meeting, the Council is expected to discuss moving to a simpler two-slab system and possible rate cuts that could lower the prices of many goods and services

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman conducts the 58th GST Meeting today. The agenda includes rate cuts for 175 items, ranging from cars to soap and air conditioners. It also consists simplifying the current four-tier tax system to two. Union and State finance Ministers Discussion in GST Meeting The GST Council meeting gathers union and state