Tag: Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Congress moves adjournment notice urging Centre to reconsider decision to impose 18 pc GST tax on shops rental

Citing a survey by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), he said that 72 per cent of shopkeepers have reported a decline in sales due to increased costs.

December 4, 2024

After clearing GST dues, SpiceJet clears four months pending salary of employees

The airline had been grappling with financial woes and unpaid employee salaries for the past many months.

October 1, 2024

Hardeep Singh Puri calls to build consensus over bringing petrol, diesel under GST

To enhance its energy security, India needs to focus on strategic petroleum reserves and prioritise exploration and production to reduce its heavy reliance on imported fuel.

September 28, 2024

“The way FM handled it is shameful”: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin lashes out at Sitharaman after row over hotelier’s GST quip

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan said that the government is not willing to listen to people's voices.

September 14, 2024

Helicopter travel to pilgrimages to get cheaper; GST council agrees to reduce tax from 18% to 5%: Uttarakhand FM

Uttarakhand Finance Minister Prem Chand Agarwal said that the GST Council has accepted their demand to reduce taxes on helicopter travel to pilgrimage sites.

September 9, 2024

GST cut on medical insurance deferred, issue referred to Group of Ministers

It will be the rate rationalisation GoM headed by the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar but with newer members added for this limited purpose.

September 9, 2024

Gadkari asked states to pitch for reducing GST on flex engine vehicles

Gadkari said that developing flex-fuel engines is the target of the government, and we have the "proven technology" to make it possible.

September 2, 2024

GST collection since its inception has shown buoyancy and remarkable growth: Experts

Experts also pointed out that the decline in the GST revenue is because of the increase in the refunds.

September 2, 2024

Infosys says Karnataka govt withdrawing pre-show cause notice on GST notice

The clarification from Infosys came post news articles published on Wednesday for non-payment of GST towards expenses incurred by the overseas branches of the Company.

August 2, 2024

Government won’t liberalise FDI in tobacco sector: Piyush Goyal

Currently, FDI in the manufacturing of tobacco products in India is not permitted under government regulations.

July 10, 2024