As US tariffs bite, India slashes consumption tax to boost domestic demand

People shop for essential goods at a supermarket in Amritsar, India, May 9, 2025.— ReutersIndia tax panel approves tax cuts on hundreds of consumer items.Federal, state revenue loss estimated at 480 billion rupees.New tax rates to be implemented from September 22.

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