India's Major Policy Shifts and Economic Highlights: GST 2.0 Rolls Out, NSCN(K) Banned, and Economic Ratings Upgraded
September 23, 2025
India witnessed significant developments over the past 24 hours, marked by the implementation of the new Goods and Services Tax (GST 2.0) regime, aimed at simplifying taxation and boosting economic growth. Concurrently, the Ministry of Home Affairs declared the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) as an unlawful association for five years, reinforcing national security measures. Economically, India received an upgraded sovereign rating from Japan's R&I and is projected to maintain robust GDP growth, solidifying its position as the world's fourth-largest economy. Other key news includes the US imposing a new H-1B visa fee, the inauguration of a PM MITRA Park, and the expansion of the Ujjwala Yojana.