Nirmala Sitharaman to meet State FMs for pre-Budget, GST Council meet on Dec 21-22
1 month, 1 week ago

Nirmala Sitharaman to meet State FMs for pre-Budget, GST Council meet on Dec 21-22

The Hindu  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to meet her State counterparts on December 21-22 for pre-budget consultations and meeting of the GST Council, an official said. The 55th GST Council meeting would be held during one of these two days in which the much-awaited decision on exemption or lower GST rate on health and life insurance would be taken. Last month, the group of ministers on health and life insurance GST broadly agreed on exempting insurance premiums paid for term life insurance policies, and senior citizens' health insurance from GST. Separately, the GoM on GST rate rationalisation has also suggested that the GST Council rejig tax rates on a host of goods, including packaged drinking water, bicycles, exercise notebooks, luxury wristwatches, and shoes.

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What gets cheaper, what is costlier after GST Council meet? Details here
1 day, 19 hours ago

What gets cheaper, what is costlier after GST Council meet? Details here

Hindustan Times  

The 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on Saturday, brought changes affecting the prices of various goods and services. 2) Rice kernels, AAC blocks, raisins, pepper The GST Council has cut GST rates on the fortified rice kernels used for public distribution to 5% from 18% earlier. 4) Quick commerce, ecommerce, food …

55th GST council meeting in Jaisalmer on December 21, 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman media briefing
2 days, 8 hours ago

55th GST council meeting in Jaisalmer on December 21, 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman media briefing

The Hindu  

A much-anticipated review of the Goods and Services Tax levies on life and health insurance policies was put off by the apex body in charge of the indirect tax regime, the GST Council at its 55th meeting on Saturday, as some members sought more discussions on the matter before taking a final call. Moreover, rate rationalisation suggestions pertaining to about …

GST Council Delays Decision On Tax Reduction For Life, Health Insurance Premiums
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2 days, 13 hours ago

GST Council Delays Decision On Tax Reduction For Life, Health Insurance Premiums

ABP News  

The GST Council on Saturday deferred its decision on reducing the tax rate on life and health insurance premiums, according to officials. The GoM also recommended exempting GST from health insurance premiums paid by individuals, excluding senior citizens, for policies with coverage up to Rs 5 lakh. However, premiums for health insurance policies offering coverage exceeding Rs 5 lakh will …

GST Council meets to decide on lower taxes on insurance policies, ATF inclusion
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2 days, 15 hours ago

GST Council meets to decide on lower taxes on insurance policies, ATF inclusion

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaisalmer: The 55th GST Council meeting which is expected to decide on reducing the tax rate on health and life insurance, besides considering rate rejigs on 148 items began here on Saturday. However, 18 per cent GST will continue on premiums paid for policies with health insurance cover of over Rs 5 lakh. The four-tier tax slab of 5, 12, …

GST Council postpones decision to cut tax on insurance, rate panel defers report submission
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2 days, 16 hours ago

GST Council postpones decision to cut tax on insurance, rate panel defers report submission

The Hindu  

A GST Council meeting on Saturday postponed a decision on reducing taxes on health and life insurance, while the much talked-about GoM recommendation of rate rejig in 148 items was not tabled before the Council. “We will submit the GoM report on rate rationalisation in next meeting of Council,” said Mr. Chaudhary who is the convenor of the panel. The …

55th GST Council Meeting: Raises tax on used car sales; postpones debates on insurance, 'sin' products
2 days, 23 hours ago

55th GST Council Meeting: Raises tax on used car sales; postpones debates on insurance, 'sin' products

New Indian Express  

The 55th Goods and Services Tax Council meeting, held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, under Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, deferred discussions on the much-anticipated proposal to restructure GST on insurance premiums. The GST Council also postponed discussions on the widely discussed rate rationalisation for various consumer items, including so-called ‘sin’ products. Under the current GST framework, e-commerce platforms face specific …

CM Mohan Charan Majhi to attend GST, finance ministers' meet
4 days, 23 hours ago

CM Mohan Charan Majhi to attend GST, finance ministers' meet

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will embark on a four-day visit to Delhi and Rajasthan beginning December 19 to attend the 55th meeting of the GST council to be held at Jaisalmer on December 21. The state government, which had asked for higher allocations of central funds to the state to accelerate infrastructure development at the last meeting …

GST Council Meeting: Industry eyes tax relief on health insurance premiums, higher levies on luxury items
1 week, 4 days ago

GST Council Meeting: Industry eyes tax relief on health insurance premiums, higher levies on luxury items

Live Mint  

Industry experts expect a reduction in GST rates on health insurance at the forthcoming GST Council meeting on December 21, 2024. However, if health insurance is exempted from GST for all or specified persons, the insurance companies would lose out on input tax credits to that extent and accordingly, the reduction in costs can be less than the amount of …

GST rate hike claims are ‘premature, speculative’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

GST rate hike claims are ‘premature, speculative’

The Hindu  

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs on Tuesday dismissed reports indicating significant indirect tax rate changes and hikes on the Goods and Services Tax rates of various goods and services, as “premature and speculative”, and stressed that a ministerial group tasked with rationalising the multiple GST rates is yet to finalise its recommendations. While the GST Council, which …

GST Council Considers Steep 35% Hike On Cigarettes, Tobacco Products
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

GST Council Considers Steep 35% Hike On Cigarettes, Tobacco Products

ABP News  

The Group of Ministers on Goods and Services Tax rate rationalisation has proposed significant changes to tax rates, including a hike on sin goods like aerated beverages, cigarettes, and tobacco products, increasing the tax to 35 per cent from the current 28 per cent. Under the proposed structure: Readymade garments costing up to Rs 1,500 will attract 5 per cent …

GST on cigarettes, tobacco, aerated beverages may rise to 35 per cent, GST Council to take final call
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

GST on cigarettes, tobacco, aerated beverages may rise to 35 per cent, GST Council to take final call

India TV News  

The Group of Ministers on GST rate rationalisation, led by Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, has decided to increase the tax on "sin goods" such as aerated beverages, cigarettes, tobacco, and related products to 35% from the current 28%. The four-tier tax slab of 5, 12, 18, and 28 per cent will continue and a new rate of 35 …

GST Council to Review GoM’s Insurance Tax Suggestions Soon
4 weeks ago

GST Council to Review GoM’s Insurance Tax Suggestions Soon

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Recommendations of the Group of Ministers looking into issues pertaining to GST on life and health insurance will be placed before the GST Council when received, Parliament was informed on Monday. After detailed deliberations, the Council recommended constituting a GoM to holistically look into issues pertaining to GST on life and health insurance. First meeting of the GoM …

GST Council’s December Meet: Waiver of levy on health, life insurance premiums on agenda
1 month ago

GST Council’s December Meet: Waiver of levy on health, life insurance premiums on agenda

Live Mint  

The GST Council will convene its 55th meeting on December 21 in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, to address crucial policy changes, including possible tax relief on health and life insurance premiums. The council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and including state finance ministers, is expected to also deliberate on rate reductions for essential goods, as per a report by PTI. …

GST Council To Meet In Jaisalmer On Dec 21; Key Decisions On Insurance And Rate Cuts Likely
1 month ago

GST Council To Meet In Jaisalmer On Dec 21; Key Decisions On Insurance And Rate Cuts Likely

ABP News  

The 55th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is scheduled for December 21 in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The council, comprising state finance ministers, is expected to deliberate on major tax policy changes, including a decision on exempting or reducing GST rates on health and life insurance policies. Following discussions last month, the GoM has proposed …

GST Council to meet in Jaisalmer on Dec 21; may decide on insurance levy, rate rationalisation
1 month ago

GST Council to meet in Jaisalmer on Dec 21; may decide on insurance levy, rate rationalisation

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The GST Council will meet on December 21 in Jaisalmer, in which the much-awaited decision on exemption or lower GST rate on health and life insurance is likely to be taken. The council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising her state counterparts, may also take up some rate rationalisation exercise and reduce tax rates on …

Nirmala Sitharaman to begin pre-budget consultation with state FMs in December
1 month, 1 week ago

Nirmala Sitharaman to begin pre-budget consultation with state FMs in December

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to meet her state counterparts on December 21-22 for pre-budget consultations and the GST Council meeting is expected to be held during one of these two days in which the much awaited decision on exemption or lower GST rate on health and life insurance would be taken, a senior finance ministry …

Sitharaman to meet state FMs for pre-Budget, GST Council meet on Dec 21-22
1 month, 1 week ago

Sitharaman to meet state FMs for pre-Budget, GST Council meet on Dec 21-22

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to meet her state counterparts on December 21-22 for pre-budget consultations and meeting of the GST Council, an official said.The meeting assumes significance as states finance ministers would present their recommendations for 2025-26 Budget to be unveiled on February 1, 2025. However, 18 per cent GST will continue on premiums paid …

Centre-state budget talks, GST Council meet after Parliament session jobs, growth, urban consumption in focus
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Centre-state budget talks, GST Council meet after Parliament session jobs, growth, urban consumption in focus

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to consult state finance ministers on the FY26 Union Budget following Parliament’s winter session, which concludes on 20 December. That is a major policy instrument available now, provided states also agree," said N. R Bhanumurthy, director, Madras School of Economics, noting that while GST revenue hit ₹1.87 trillion in October—the second …

West Bengal's relentless efforts pay off as Centre considers GST exemption for health insurance premiums
2 months ago

West Bengal's relentless efforts pay off as Centre considers GST exemption for health insurance premiums

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claims that the Centre's likely decision to exempt Goods and Services Tax (GST) on term life insurance premiums and premiums paid by senior citizens for health coverage is the result of sustained efforts by the State Government. The Chief Minister shared a letter she had written to the Union Finance Minister in August, warning …

GST rate rationalisation: GoM discusses pruning 12% slab, next meeting on October 20
2 months, 3 weeks ago

GST rate rationalisation: GoM discusses pruning 12% slab, next meeting on October 20

The Hindu  

The Group of Ministers on GST rate rationalisation has discussed tax rate tweaks on over 100 items, including lowering taxes on certain goods from 12% to 5%, to give relief to the common man, West Bengal Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya said on Thursday, September 26, 2024. She said items used by the common man should attract lower tax rates and …

Group of Ministers to review tax rates on health, life insurance
3 months, 1 week ago

Group of Ministers to review tax rates on health, life insurance

The Hindu  

The GST Council constituted a 13-member Group of Ministers on Sunday to suggest GST rates on premiums of various health and life insurance products. It will also suggest tax rates on life insurance, including term insurance, and life insurance with investment plans, whether individual or group, and re-insurance. Some opposition-ruled states, including West Bengal, had demanded complete exemption for health …

GST Council Meeting: what is cheaper and costlier
3 months, 1 week ago

GST Council Meeting: what is cheaper and costlier

The Hindu  

The 54th GST Council meeting, held in New Delhi on Monday announced several changes to the existing Goods and Services Tax slabs. The Council decided to reduce the GST rate on cancer drugs Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab from 12% to 5%. Namkeens, or savoury snacks, will also become cheaper after the GST on extruded/expanded savoury food products is reduced …

​Soothing salvo: On new Group of Ministers and tax changes for insurance policies
3 months, 1 week ago

​Soothing salvo: On new Group of Ministers and tax changes for insurance policies

The Hindu  

Meeting for the second time after the 2024 general election results, the Goods and Services Tax Council on Monday sought to calm some of the rising clamour against the 18% indirect tax levy on insurance premium payments. A new Group of Ministers is being formed to urgently recommend tax changes for life and health insurance policies, with an assurance the …

Priorities askew with high insurance tax, cheaper fried snacks
3 months, 1 week ago

Priorities askew with high insurance tax, cheaper fried snacks

New Indian Express  

The GST Council, which reviews the goods and services tax levied on specific items and categories, has thoughtfully reduced the tax on a few cancer drugs and on educational institutions’ R&D services. But for reasons that are still cloudy, the council has also given cholesterol a boost by reducing the rate on fried snacks to 12 percent and rewarded high-fliers …

GST Council meeting: New GoM on health insurance to submit report by October; Council may take a call on 18% GST levy in November
3 months, 2 weeks ago

GST Council meeting: New GoM on health insurance to submit report by October; Council may take a call on 18% GST levy in November

The Hindu  

To soothe the growing clamour for a reduction in the 18% tax levy on the premium paid for health and life insurance policies, the Goods and Services Tax Council on Monday set the stage for a possible rethink by mandating a stiff 50-day deadline for a new Group of Ministers to review the tax rate. The Council’s chair, Union Finance …

GST Council delays decision on insurance premiums to next meeting: Report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

GST Council delays decision on insurance premiums to next meeting: Report

India Today  

The wait for relief on health insurance premiums just got a bit longer as the GST Council has postponed its decision to cut the Goods and Services Tax on health and life insurance. The GST Council meeting was expected to bring some relief to individuals, especially senior citizens, by reducing the GST rate applied to health insurance policies. The council …

GST Council lowers tax on cancer drugs to 5%, to finalise cuts on health and life insurance premiums
3 months, 2 weeks ago

GST Council lowers tax on cancer drugs to 5%, to finalise cuts on health and life insurance premiums

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: After much hue and cry over 18% GST on health and life insurance premiums, the GST Council in its 54th meeting on Monday reached a broad consensus on reducing taxes and decided to constitute a Group of Ministers to deliberate on the issue. In the meeting chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the GST Council also made several key …

What GST Council has decided on demands of tax cuts in health insurance premiums | Details
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What GST Council has decided on demands of tax cuts in health insurance premiums | Details

India TV News  

The GST Council on Monday set up a new Group of Ministers on rate reduction on medical health insurance, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced. The medical health insurance GoM which has been set up is essentially the already established GoM on rate rationalisation, headed by the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Samrat Chaudhary. The GoM will have to make deliberations …

GST Council meets today to discuss rate rationalisation, tax on insurance
3 months, 2 weeks ago

GST Council meets today to discuss rate rationalisation, tax on insurance

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The GST Council will be meeting later on Monday to discuss an array of important issues, including the much-discussed GST rate on life and health insurance policies. The meeting may also discuss rationalisation of rate structure under the GST. As per sources, the Council may also announce extending the GST amnesty scheme for another year—FY21. In addition to these …

GST Council to deliberate on taxation of insurance premium, report on online gaming
3 months, 2 weeks ago

GST Council to deliberate on taxation of insurance premium, report on online gaming

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The GST Council on Monday is expected to deliberate on a host of issues, including taxation of insurance premium, GoM's suggestions on rate rationalisation, and a status report on online gaming, sources said. Sources said the fitment committee, comprising Centre and state tax officials, will present a report on GST levied on life, health and reinsurance premiums and …

Karnataka urges Centre to reconsider 18% GST on health insurance
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka urges Centre to reconsider 18% GST on health insurance

The Hindu  

The Karnataka government on Friday urged the Centre to reconsider the 18% Goods and Services Tax for the middle-income and low-income policyholders on health insurance. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 6, Karnataka’s Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has urged him to recommend to the GST Council, which is due to meet on the September 9, …

GST Council meet: TMC's O'Brien urges Sitharaman to withdraw 18% GST on insurance premiums
3 months, 4 weeks ago

GST Council meet: TMC's O'Brien urges Sitharaman to withdraw 18% GST on insurance premiums

The Hindu  

TMC leader Derek O'Brien has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to "urgently review" and withdraw the 18% GST on health and life insurance premiums during the upcoming GST Council meeting. Mr. O'Brien, in a letter dated August 24, demanded that the GST on health and life insurance premiums be withdrawn at the 54th meeting of the GST Council. "The 18% …

GST: Infosys, foreign airlines, shipping lines may see relief as concerns rise for ‘ease of doing business’, says report
4 months ago

GST: Infosys, foreign airlines, shipping lines may see relief as concerns rise for ‘ease of doing business’, says report

Live Mint  

The Centre is likely to give some GST relief to corporates, including IT major Infosys, foreign airlines and foreign shipping lines, amid growing concerns over ease of doing business, CNBC-TV18 reported, citing sources. It added that the Directorate General of GST Intelligence's spree of notices to Infosys, foreign airlines, and shipping lines is also in focus. Group of Ministers meets …

GST receipts on health cover surged to nearly ₹10,000 crore in 2023-24
4 months, 2 weeks ago

GST receipts on health cover surged to nearly ₹10,000 crore in 2023-24

The Hindu  

Goods and Services Tax collections on health insurance premium payments by consumers have risen by more than 54% between 2021-22 and 2023-24, yielding ₹8,262 crore last year, with health reinsurance levies delivering nearly another ₹1,500 crore, according to data shared by the Finance Ministry in Lok Sabha on August 5. Over the last three financial years, GST levies on health …

Trinamool Congress supports Gadkari’s demand to remove 18% GST from life, health insurance premiums
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Trinamool Congress supports Gadkari’s demand to remove 18% GST from life, health insurance premiums

The Hindu  

The Trinamool Congress threw its weight behind Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari’s demand for withdrawal of 18% Goods and Services Tax on life and medical insurance premiums. In a recent letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Mr. Gadkari wrote that the GST amounts to taxing the uncertainties of life and restricts sector’s growth. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, also …

Mamata urges Sitharaman to rollback GST on life, health insurance premiums: 'Highly anti-people...'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mamata urges Sitharaman to rollback GST on life, health insurance premiums: 'Highly anti-people...'

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the Centre’s decision to impose 18 per cent GST on life insurance and health insurance policies terming it as anti-people, and urged her to roll it back. Mamata writes to Sitharaman "With deep anguish, I am writing to you regarding the imposition of 18 per cent …

'Tax on life's uncertainties': Nitin Gadkari writes to Sitharaman on GST on life, medical insurance premium
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Tax on life's uncertainties': Nitin Gadkari writes to Sitharaman on GST on life, medical insurance premium

India TV News  

Union Minister and senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, requesting her to withdraw the GST imposed on premiums for life and medical insurance plans. "Main issue raised by the Union is related to withdrawal of GST on Life and Medical Insurance Premium. Both life insurance and medical insurance premiums attract a GST rate of …

53rd GST Council meeting: Co-living firms welcome proposal to exempt GST on accommodation services
6 months ago

53rd GST Council meeting: Co-living firms welcome proposal to exempt GST on accommodation services

Hindustan Times  

Providing relief to students and working professionals, the GST Council has recommended exempting accommodation services having a value of supply up to ₹20,000 per person per month from goods and services tax. Providing relief to students and working professionals, the GST Council has recommended exempting accommodation services having a value of supply up to ₹ 20,000 per person per month …

Will petrol and diesel come under GST? Nirmala Sitharaman replies
6 months ago

Will petrol and diesel come under GST? Nirmala Sitharaman replies

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Centre wants to include petrol and diesel within Goods and Services Tax and it is upto states to decide. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a press conference after the 53rd GST Council Meeting, at the National Media Center in New Delhi on Saturday. “.At the moment, the intention of the GST …

FM Proposes Minimum Threshold Monetary Limit For GSTAT, High Courts And Supreme Court: 53rd GST Council Meet
6 months ago

FM Proposes Minimum Threshold Monetary Limit For GSTAT, High Courts And Supreme Court: 53rd GST Council Meet

Live Law  

The 53rd GST Council meeting happened on June 22, 2024, in New Delhi, nearly eight months after the last one. Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired the 53rd GST Council.The Union Finance Minister, Niramala Sitharam, has proposed the Minimum Threshold Monetary Limit for Goods and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, High Courts, and. The Union Finance Minister, Niramala Sitharam, has proposed the Minimum Threshold …

53rd GST Council Meet Tomorrow: What's The Key Expectations?
6 months ago

53rd GST Council Meet Tomorrow: What's The Key Expectations?

Live Law  

About Eight and a half months after its previous meeting, the Center has decided to call a meeting of the Goods and Services Tax Council on June 22, 2024.Although the meeting's agenda is yet unknown, state finance ministers should bring forth ideas for an indirect tax system that might be included in the Union Budget, which is anticipated to be …

GST Council to meet on June 22; Centre likely to take suggestions on Union Budget
6 months, 1 week ago

GST Council to meet on June 22; Centre likely to take suggestions on Union Budget

Hindustan Times  

The 53rd meeting of the Goods and Services Tax Council will be held in New Delhi on June 22, the finance ministry said on Thursday, indicating that it could give an opportunity for the Centre to consult states on the upcoming Union Budget for 2024-25. “While the GST Council will take up matters pertaining to indirect taxes, the presence of …

Average monthly GST mop-up at ₹1.66 lakh crore so far this fiscal: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
1 year ago

Average monthly GST mop-up at ₹1.66 lakh crore so far this fiscal: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu  

The Goods and Services Tax collection has been showing an upward trend on an annual basis since its roll-out on July 1, 2017, and the average gross monthly mop-up in the current fiscal so far is ₹1.66 lakh crore, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on December 4. The average gross monthly GST collection in FY 2023-24 now stands at ₹1.66 …

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs 52nd GST Council meeting
1 year, 2 months ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs 52nd GST Council meeting

India TV News  

GST Council meeting: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 52nd GST Council meeting at New Delhi's Sushma Swaraj Bhawan on Saturday. The GST Council convenes periodically to deliberate on matters related to the GST regime, including tax rates, policy changes, and administrative issues. The GST Council plays a pivotal role in shaping India's indirect tax structure, ensuring that it …

GST collection, devolution a success story in Northeast: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
1 year, 5 months ago

GST collection, devolution a success story in Northeast: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu  

The northeastern States have scripted a success story in the collection and devolution of the Goods and Services Tax, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman said, in Guwahati, on July 21. “According to the 2023 RBI report on State finances, the eight northeast States have registered a compounded annual GST hike of 27.5%,” she said. “Assam was …

50th GST Council meet: What will be costlier, cheaper | Full list
1 year, 5 months ago

50th GST Council meet: What will be costlier, cheaper | Full list

India TV News  

50th GST Council meeting: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced several key decisions taken in the 50th Goods and Services Tax Council meeting. 50th GST Council meeting | What will become costlier and cheaper Cancer-related drugs, medicines for rare diseases and food products for special medical purposes will now be exempted from GST. GST rates on uncooked/unfried extruded …

GST council meeting: Heated war of words between Sitharaman and Delhi minister Atishi
1 year, 5 months ago

GST council meeting: Heated war of words between Sitharaman and Delhi minister Atishi

India TV News  

The 50th GST council meeting saw a conflict of words between Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her Delhi counterpart Atishi over bringing the GST system under the ambit of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, sources said. GST council meeting The 50th GST Board meeting began on Tuesday and is probably going to think on a large group of …

50th GST council meeting: Setback for online gaming, horse racing, casinos; to attract 28% tax
1 year, 5 months ago

50th GST council meeting: Setback for online gaming, horse racing, casinos; to attract 28% tax

India TV News  

In a setback to online gaming companies, the GST Council on Tuesday decided that there will be a 28 per cent GST levy on full value of gaming, horse racing, and casinos. The GST Council, which held its 50th meeting under the chairmanship of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, decided to remove the distinction of game of skill and chance …

GST Day 2023:
1 year, 5 months ago

GST Day 2023:

India TV News  

Nirmala Sitharaman on GST: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday that the Goods and Services Tax has done justice to consumers by bringing the rates down compared to the previous Government. Today, no state suffers after GST, and that is despite COVID," said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. A step like GST actually brought relief to the common …

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