India, Sept. 26 -- Imphal: The President's rule in the Manipur government, under the directive from the Indian government, has launched Next Generation (Next-Gen) GST Reforms, also called GST 2.0, which started on September 22, 2025, to simplify and educate the tax system with a two-tier 5% and 18% rate structure, alongside a 40% rate for luxury goods on Friday.
The Department of Taxes, Government of Manipur, in coordination with the Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department and the Directorate of Information and Public Relations, has started a "Market Drive" across key commercial hubs in the heart of Imphal city, such as Thangal Bazar, Paona Bazar, and Khuyathong on Friday.
Under the new structure, GST has been reduced to two ...