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Government of India launches new app GST Rate Finder to check rates

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All the tax rates that are to be levied under the new GST laws can now be found on the ready to use app launched by the Government of India called GST Rate Finder. On Friday, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley along with Central Board of Excise and Custom (CBEC) launched the first of its kind app for the public. The GST rates which are available on the CBEC website can also be found on the app made available for Android devices. The app for iOS based platforms will also be launched soon.

Also Read: How Will The GST Affect Startups

According to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, any taxpayer can search for all the rates applied under the GST regime including Central GST, State GST, Union Territory GST and Compensation cess on supplies. The app, once downloaded, can also be used in offline mode without an internet connection. Finance Minister also informed that the GST rates for all goods and services can be determined using the app by entering the name or chapter heading of the commodity or service.

The Law & Justice, Information Technology Minister of India, Ravi Shankar Prasad also tweeted about this announcement.


The aim of this app is to increase awareness of the GST rates and decrease the confusion the multiple tax slabs have created among the people. The app will include over 1200 items ranging from shampoo, tea and automobiles, classified in four broad tax categories.

This biggest tax reform in India has also become the biggest source of confusion since its launch. The Government, in another attempt to clarify doubts also started a series of ‘masterclasses’ aimed at addressing queries. Their website cbec.gov.in also answers around 500 FAQs related to GST in Hindi, English and 10 other regional languages.

Related: GST RollOut: India Against The World

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PhonePe’s PINCODE Launches 10-Minute Medicine Delivery in Cities

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Customers without prescriptions can select a “no prescription” option when ordering; a qualified doctor then provides a free teleconsultation and issues a digital prescription compliant with telemedicine guidelines, ensuring seamless access to medicines. The app offers competitive pricing by passing discounts from local pharmacies directly to customers and charges no delivery fees.

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In summary, PhonePe’s PINCODE app is transforming medicine delivery in major Indian cities by combining ultra-fast 10-minute delivery, free doctor consultations, and a hyperlocal sourcing model that benefits both consumers and neighborhood pharmacies.

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Cashfree Payments has appointed Piyush Anchliya as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 15, 2025. Anchliya brings over 15 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, strategy, and mergers and acquisitions, with senior roles at Barclays, Bandhan Group, and most recently as CFO of Bandhan AMC. He holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and a B.Tech. from IIT Kharagpur.

In his new role, Anchliya will lead Cashfree’s financial strategy, optimize operations, and support the company’s next growth phase. He will report to CEO and Co-founder Akash Sinha, who highlighted Anchliya’s expertise as vital for sustainable scaling and strengthening the company’s financial foundation. Anchliya succeeds outgoing CFO Vikas Guru, who will assist during the transition.

Founded in 2015, Cashfree Payments processes over $80 billion annually for more than 800,000 businesses. The company recently raised $53 million in funding led by KRAFTON and Apis Growth Fund II and secured key RBI licenses, positioning it for accelerated growth in India’s fintech sector. Anchliya’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as Cashfree aims to expand its leadership in digital payments.

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Flipkart’s Jeyandran Venugopal Likely to Join Reliance Retail as CEO

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Jeyandran Venugopal, the outgoing Chief Product and Technology Officer of Flipkart, is set to become the CEO of Reliance Retail Ventures (RRV), the retail arm of Reliance Industries. His appointment, expected to be finalized in May after his exit from Flipkart, signals Reliance’s push to strengthen its retail business with a technology-first approach.

Venugopal brings extensive experience from leading roles at Flipkart, Myntra, Yahoo, Snapdeal, and Amazon, where he focused on scaling technology platforms and driving innovation. At Flipkart, he managed product, engineering, data science, and more, helping build robust systems and improve user experience.

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