No states are willing for slashing of GST slab for automobile sector

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September 14, 2019

Bengaluru, Sep 14: The Bihar Deputy Chief minister, Sushil Kumar Modi, who is also head GoM on GST Revenue shortfall, maintained that no state governments are in favor of slashing the GST slab for the Automobile sector from 28 per cent to 18 per cent, fearing loss of revenue.

Speaking to newsmen after a meeting of Group of ministers on IT for GST implementation, here on Saturday, said that “I have spoke to Finance ministers of several states, and nobody shown any kind of inclination to reduce the slab rate of taxes for Automobile sector, which stood at 28 per cent”.

“I don’t think that any state will agree to bring down the rate of GST from 28 per cent to 18 per cent” he said.

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Air India Express brings back Mangaluru–Muscat direct flights from March 2026

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Air India Express has announced that it will resume direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat from March 2026, restoring an important international air link for passengers from the coastal region.

Airport authorities said the service will operate twice a week—on Sundays and Tuesdays—from March 1. The initial flights are scheduled on March 3, 8 and 10, followed by March 15 and 17, with the same operating pattern to continue thereafter. The flight duration is approximately three hours and 25 minutes.

The Mangaluru–Muscat route was earlier operated under the 2025 summer schedule, with services beginning on July 14. At that time, Air India Express had operated four flights a week before suspending the service.

Officials said the summer schedule will come into effect from March 29, after which changes in flight timings and departure schedules from Mangaluru are expected. Passengers have been advised to check the latest schedules while planning their travel.

The resumption of direct flights to Muscat is expected to significantly benefit expatriates, business travellers and others, further strengthening Mangaluru’s air connectivity with the Gulf region.

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