Key Focus Areas
Prime minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 5 PM today.
Expected issues include:
India-US Tariff Dispute
H-1B Visa Changes by the US
India’s GST Reform 2025
The government has not issued an official confirmation, but sources indicate these topics will be highlighted.
India-US Tariff Dispute
The united states imposed reciprocal tariffs on india in July 2025, seeking wider access to Indian markets.
When india declined, US President donald trump imposed:
25% tariff on August 7, 2025.
An additional 25% tariff on August 27, 2025, due to India’s purchase of Russian oil.
Total tariff burden on indian exports: 50%.
PM Modi’s stance:
India will not bow to foreign pressure.
India will protect farmers’ interests and national self-reliance.
H-1B Visa Concerns
Recent H-1B visa policy changes by the US are expected to impact indian professionals.
Modi may address how india plans to support skilled workers abroad and create domestic opportunities to reduce dependency.
GST Reform 2025 – Historic Overhaul
On september 17, 2025, the central government notified new GST rates.
Effective from september 22, 2025, across India.
Major changes:
Old slabs of 0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, 28% replaced.
12% and 28% slabs eliminated.
New structure:
5% GST
18% GST
40% GST for sin & luxury goods (e.g., cigarettes, alcohol, pan masala, luxury cars).
The cess system was removed.
Call for Self-Reliance
PM Modi urges citizens to:
Adopt indigenous products.
Support local industries.
Strengthen employment generation and India’s economy.
Emphasis: Self-reliance is both an economic strategy and a matter of cultural pride.
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