- 02 Feb 2026 05:53 PM
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'Smoking chhodne ka ideal time': Memes flood social media as Cigarettes get costlier from February 1
Smokers woke up to sticker shock on Saturday as cigarettes and tobacco products became more expensive following fresh tax changes that came into force on 1 February. The price hike sparked an instant reaction online, with social media flooded with memes, jokes and sarcastic posts capturing public disbelief.
Read More- 02 Feb 2026 06:21 PM
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Cigarette Price Hike: Classic Connect now costs ₹350, Gold Flake Lights and Wills Classic ₹225 — details inside
Cigarette prices have surged significantly since the excise duty hike on 1 February, burning a hole in your pocket. The hike depends on the length of the cigarette sticks — the longer, the costlier.
Read More- 02 Feb 2026 06:01 PM
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Ajit Ranade: By betting on capabilities, the budget takes a long view on India’s growth
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has used the comfort of today’s macro numbers to prepare ground for the future. Working within tight fiscal limits, the budget focuses on building capabilities and resilience. Yet, we must watch for growth risks, inflation surprises and the rising cost of capital.
Read More- 02 Feb 2026 06:33 PM
Representation on issues faced while filing of Appeal on GSTAT Portal
Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/representation-issues-faced-filing-appeal-gstat-portal.html
The Marwar GST Appellate Tribunal Bar Association submitted a detailed representation to the Hon’ble President of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal highlighting practical difficulties faced by taxpayers and professionals in filing appeals on the newly launched GSTAT portal and concerns arising from the GSTAT (Procedure) Rules, 2025.
Read More- 02 Feb 2026 06:26 PM
Ficci director general: The budget isn’t a list of announcements but a coherent plan to strengthen India’s economy
The budget provides a coherent growth framework anchored in reform continuity, infrastructure investment and fiscal discipline. Amid global fragility, it signals policy credibility and offers clues to how India plans to sustain its GDP growth, attract capital and strengthen competitiveness
Read More- 02 Feb 2026 06:08 PM
Budget 2026 decoded: Where the money goes, where the risks remain
Unlike last year, Budget 2026—the ninth presented by Nirmala Sitharaman—avoids big-bang moves, opting instead for calibrated steps to support growth, avoid the middle-income trap, and stay on track towards developed-nation status.
Read More- 02 Feb 2026 05:58 PM
Budget 2026: A snapshot of government finances — where the rupee comes from and goes
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the Union Budget for 2026-27 on Sunday, 1 February. Marking her ninth consecutive budget speech, FM Sitharaman tabled a set of proposals in the Union Budget 2026, covering key sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, education and various tax reforms.
Read More- 02 Feb 2026 06:15 PM
The only Budget analysis you'll need: The government's tight fiscal math, explained in 8 charts
The 2026 Budget reflects a fiscal hangover following 2025’s aggressive tax cuts. With nominal GDP growth projected at a modest 10% and GST revenues shrinking, the government faces a tightening fiscal squeeze. Debt reduction is off to a slow start.
Read More- 29 Jan 2026 06:04 PM
India factory output growth 7.8% in Dec, a 2-year-high
Industrial output grew at an upwardly revised 7.2% in November, showing strong growth on festive demand and the goods and services tax (GST) rate cuts.
Read More- 29 Jan 2026 06:20 PM
TVS predicts durable demand after festive season, GST cuts deliver record quarter
TVS Motor Co. expects the third-quarter momentum to continue as the share of premium motorcycles and scooters rises amid healthy consumer demand.
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