The Times of India

On September 12, the GST Council will convene to streamline the business registration process, focusing significantly on companies that exceed Rs 2.5 lakh in monthly tax credits. The agenda also includes enhancing automation and revising GST registration cancellation procedures. This meeting comes in the wake of comprehensive GST rate adjustments that took effect in September 2025, alongside the implementation of a simplified scheme for small enterprises starting November 1.

As Maharashtra pushes for auto and taxi drivers to learn functional Marathi, a Mumbai driver has found a simple solution. He pasted common Hindi phrases with their Marathi translations inside his auto to help communicate with passengers.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers will get one year to learn functional Marathi, with no action taken against them during this period for not meeting the language requirement.

Maharashtra's chief minister has taken a progressive step by implementing a one-year learning phase for drivers amid recent enforcement and protests. This initiative will offer drivers access to Marathi language classes and support materials, fulfilling their plea for extended educational time to improve their proficiency in Marathi for better communication.

Mumbai's auto and cab drivers are learning Marathi due to a new state rule. Some drivers are using basic Marathi phrases to refuse passengers for various reasons. The government has established training centers and a helpline for drivers facing issues. Drivers failing tests receive a notice and a suspension period for language acquisition. Passengers hope for more ride acceptances and fewer excuses from drivers.