Top News on Dec 1: GST collection rises, Andhra dissolves Waqf board, Kejriwal rules out alliance in Delhi polls, more
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Top News on Dec 1: GST collection rises, Andhra dissolves Waqf board, Kejriwal rules out alliance in Delhi polls, more

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From increase in GST collection to Andhra govt dissolving Waqf board to killing of 7 Maoists to Donald Trump picking loyalist Kash Patel as his new FBI director, here are today's top stories. GST collection for November rises by 8.5% to ₹ 1.82 lakh crore The goods and service tax collection for the month of November rose 8.5 per cent to ₹1.82 lakh crore, according to government data released on Sunday, December 1. 10 things to know about Donald Trump’s pick to lead FBI who also supported Ram Mandir US President-elect Donald Trump tapped Kash Patel to head the FBI this week — a move that is likely to upend the country's premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived “conspirators”. Arvind Kejriwal’s big announcement ahead of Delhi Assembly elections: ‘There will be no alliance, AAP to…’ The Aam Aadmi Party will be going solo in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

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Central GST officers detect tax evasion of Rs 1.95 lakh crore during April-January
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Central GST officers detect tax evasion of Rs 1.95 lakh crore during April-January

India TV News  

Central GST officers detect tax evasion of Rs 1.95 lakh crore during April-January During the Budget Session Lok Sabha proceedings, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary told the House that in this fiscal year till January, 25,397 cases of GST evasion have been detected. In a shocking development, the officers of the Central GST have detected tax evasion of …

GST rate cut soon, tax review in final stages, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
2 weeks, 1 day ago

GST rate cut soon, tax review in final stages, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Live Mint  

Goods and Services Tax Council is in the final stages of reviewing GST structure and a reduction of the levy would happen soon, union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who chairs the Federal indirect tax body said on Saturday. Speaking at the Economics Times Awards for Corporate Excellence in Mumbai, Sitharaman said that the ministerial group set up by the GST …

Mohandas Pai dismisses ‘silly’ Mahakumbh Mela GST collection claim, netizens say ‘you mean hotels and travel were free’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Mohandas Pai dismisses ‘silly’ Mahakumbh Mela GST collection claim, netizens say ‘you mean hotels and travel were free’

Live Mint  

Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai dismissed allegations of false goods and services tax collections during the Kumbh Mela 2025, which was held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Pai shared a post by an X user, who called out the “Kumbh propaganda” of the Uttar Pradesh government, portraying incorrect revenue and GST collection numbers. X user's claim "66 crores people visited, ₹7,000 …

Punjab’s tax revenue up due to govt efforts: Harpal Singh Cheema
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Punjab’s tax revenue up due to govt efforts: Harpal Singh Cheema

Hindustan Times  

Punjab finance, excise and taxation minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday said concerted government efforts have led to a rise in the state’s tax revenue. Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema said this fiscal year has seen a continuation of the previous years’ trend, with a 13.4% growth rate in net GST, 14.4% rise in excise, 5.10% climb in VAT, …

India's GST rises by 9.1 pc in February 2025
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India's GST rises by 9.1 pc in February 2025

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India's gross goods and services tax or GST collections rose by 9.1 per cent to about Rs 1.84 lakh crore in February 2025, while gross and net GST revenues in February 2024 were Rs 1.68 lakh crore and Rs 1.50 lakh crore. The GST revenue includes a 10.2 per cent jump in domestic revenues at Rs 1.42 lakh …

India’s GST collection rises 9.1% to ₹1.84 lakh crore in February 2025
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India’s GST collection rises 9.1% to ₹1.84 lakh crore in February 2025

Live Mint  

India's gross goods and services tax collections rose 9.1 per cent to about ₹1.84 lakh crore in February 2025. GST revenues from domestic transactions jumped 10.2 per cent to ₹1.42 lakh crore, while those from imports grew 5.4 per cent to ₹41,702 crore during February. The net GST collections during February 2025 grew 8.1 per cent to about ₹1.63 lakh …

GST collections rise 9% to Rs 1.84 lakh cr; indicate economic revival, say experts
3 weeks, 2 days ago

GST collections rise 9% to Rs 1.84 lakh cr; indicate economic revival, say experts

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Gross GST collections rose by 9.1 per cent to about Rs 1.84 lakh crore in February, boosted by domestic consumption and indicating potential economic revival. GST revenues from domestic transactions jumped 10.2 per cent to Rs 1.42 lakh crore while that from imports grew 5.4 per cent to Rs 41,702 crore during February. Net GST collections during February …

After a tax cut and a rate cut, it's time now for a GST cut
1 month, 1 week ago

After a tax cut and a rate cut, it's time now for a GST cut

Live Mint  

After the Union government reduced the tax burden on individuals and the central bank followed with an interest rate cut, it's over to the states now. Its original goal was to reduce disputes related to the classification of goods and services, correct tax anomalies like finished products getting taxed at a lower rate than raw materials, and to enhance GST …

The post-Budget agenda: How to make GST 'Good and Simple Tax'
1 month, 1 week ago

The post-Budget agenda: How to make GST 'Good and Simple Tax'

India Today  

Good intention undone by poor implementation. At the SKOCH Summit in New Delhi in November 2024, M. Govinda Rao, economist and former member of the 14th Finance Commission, had said, “Globally, GST is considered a money machine. While political constraints may prevent a single rate, reducing the number of rates would bring clarity and efficiency.” At present, the GST structure …

GST evasion of ₹1.88 lakh crore detected by CGST officers during April-Dec 2024
1 month, 2 weeks ago

GST evasion of ₹1.88 lakh crore detected by CGST officers during April-Dec 2024

The Hindu  

GST evasion of over ₹1.88 lakh crore was detected by Central GST officers during April-December 2024, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said GST evasion, including ITC fraud cases, in 72,393 cases between April and December stood at ₹1.88 lakh crore. In the 2023-24 fiscal, CGST officials detected GST evasion of ₹2.30 …

GST evasion of ₹1.88 lakh cr detected by CGST officers during April-Dec 2024
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GST evasion of ₹1.88 lakh cr detected by CGST officers during April-Dec 2024

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Feb 10 GST evasion of over ₹1.88 lakh crore was detected by Central GST officers during April-December 2024, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said GST evasion, including ITC fraud cases, in 72,393 cases between April and December stood at ₹1.88 lakh crore. In the 2023-24 fiscal, CGST officials detected …

Is a cut in GST rates next? GST Council to soon take a decision, says FM Sitharaman
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is a cut in GST rates next? GST Council to soon take a decision, says FM Sitharaman

Firstpost  

The Goods and Services Tax follows a four-tier structure with rates of 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%. The GST Council will soon take a decision on having fewer and lower rates as the review work is almost complete, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. Days after presenting the Union Budget 2025-26 that also provides significant income tax relief to …

GST Council to decide on fewer, lower tax rates soon: Nirmala Sitharaman
1 month, 2 weeks ago

GST Council to decide on fewer, lower tax rates soon: Nirmala Sitharaman

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Tuesday that the GST Council is nearing a decision on rationalising tax rates, as the review process is almost complete. Addressing speculation, Sitharaman dismissed claims that the tax relief was politically motivated ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, asserting that it reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to taxpayers. The Budget has allocated Rs …

GST rate rationalisation needed: Finance SecyGST rates need to be rationalised: Finance Secretary
1 month, 3 weeks ago

GST rate rationalisation needed: Finance SecyGST rates need to be rationalised: Finance Secretary

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Feb 3 Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday said enough experience has been gained with regard to implementation of GST and now the rates need to be rationalised in consultation with states. The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising her state counterparts, has set up a group of ministers to suggest changes in …

Chandigarh’s GST collections up in January after December dip
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Chandigarh’s GST collections up in January after December dip

Hindustan Times  

After a dip in December, Goods and Services Tax collections in Chandigarh rebounded in January, showing a healthy 8% increase compared to the same period last year. The January 2025 collection reached ₹271 crore, according to the ministry of finance, a ₹19-crore jump from the ₹252 crore collected in January 2024. This positive start to the year follows a 20% …

Net GST collection in January rises 11% to ₹1.71 trillion
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Net GST collection in January rises 11% to ₹1.71 trillion

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Centre and states collected net goods and services tax of ₹1.71 trillion in January, the highest in nine months. Mani, partner, Deloitte India, said: "The steady pace of the GST collections resulting in a 9.4% growth in revenues compared with the same period last year will help in exceeding the BE budget estimates) for FY25, if the …

GST collection in January rises 12.3 per cent to Rs 1.96 lakh crore: Govt data
1 month, 3 weeks ago

GST collection in January rises 12.3 per cent to Rs 1.96 lakh crore: Govt data

India TV News  

The gross GST revenue rose 12.3 per cent to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in January on higher domestic economic activity, government data showed on Saturday. This includes 10.4 per cent growth in revenue from sale of goods and services domestically at Rs 1.47 lakh crore and 19.8 per cent rise in tax revenue from imported goods at Rs 48,382 crore. …

Supreme Court relief to online gaming companies on GST issue
2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court relief to online gaming companies on GST issue

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a major relief to online gaming companies, the Supreme Court on Friday put a stay on GST show-cause notices amounting to Rs 1.12 lakh crore against these companies. As per lawyer Abhishek Rastogi, this stay not only provides immediate respite to gaming companies from potential coercive action but also safeguards the interests of revenue authorities. “By pausing …

GST on gaming companies: SC stays GST notices worth over ₹1 lakh crore against online gaming firms for tax fraud
2 months, 2 weeks ago

GST on gaming companies: SC stays GST notices worth over ₹1 lakh crore against online gaming firms for tax fraud

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the operation of showcause notices of ₹1.12 lakh crore issued under the Goods and Services Tax proceedings against online gaming companies. A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan passed the order in separate petitions filed by 49 online gaming companies. Last year, the top court had transferred to itself 27 writ petitions, …

BJP counters Congress’s charges on GST
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP counters Congress’s charges on GST

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday accused the Congress of misleading people on the issue of Goods and Services Tax. BJP national spokesperson and former Rajya Sabha MP, Syed Zafar Islam, in a press statement, said the Congress was “rattled by the implementation and success of GST because it no longer has any loopholes, depriving Congress of opportunities for corruption”. …

Kharge demands end to ‘tax terrorism’ in the Budget, calls GST ‘Give Sitharaman Tax’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kharge demands end to ‘tax terrorism’ in the Budget, calls GST ‘Give Sitharaman Tax’

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Union Budget, the Congress on Thursday alleged that the goods and services tax had become a means to “loot” people and demanded that the Centre puts an end to “tax terrorism”. In a post on X, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that the GST could stand for the “Gabbar Singh Tax” or “Grahasthi Satyanash Tax ” or …

Gabbar Sitharaman Tax: Congress’ fresh jab at FM, says new circulars are issued 90 months after GST rollout
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gabbar Sitharaman Tax: Congress’ fresh jab at FM, says new circulars are issued 90 months after GST rollout

Live Mint  

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday took a swipe at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over Goods and Service Tax and said that even 90 months after the implementation of GST, new circulars are being issued. Speaking to ANI in Rajasthan, Khera referred to GST as Gabbar Sitharaman Tax, and said it has affected everyone. The tax that should have …

Did panipuri vendor get GST notice for earning Rs 40 lakh? Here's the truth
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Did panipuri vendor get GST notice for earning Rs 40 lakh? Here's the truth

India Today  

A panipuri vendor from Tamil Nadu got a notice from GST authorities after he reportedly received online payments amounting to Rs 40 lakh during the financial year 2023-24. A source in the Tamil Nadu GST department said the notice was misrepresented and was to inform the vendor to get a registration certificate, and come under the GST purview, by getting …

Existing system to measure GST profoundly flawed, says Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Existing system to measure GST profoundly flawed, says Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Speaking at the almuni meet, Information Technology minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan said the existing system to measure the goods and services tax is ‘profoundly flawed’ and can be corrected by 20 different steps without needing any new legislation. “At every quarter, we used to get this kind of statement from Delhi, we have record GST collections. If GDP keeps …

GST system is profoundly flawed, can be corrected without new legislations: TN Minister
2 months, 2 weeks ago

GST system is profoundly flawed, can be corrected without new legislations: TN Minister

Live Mint  

Chennai, Jan 4 Tamil Nadu Minister P T Palanivel Thiaga Rajan on Saturday said the existing system to measure the Goods and Services tax is 'profoundly flawed' and can be corrected by 20 different steps without needing any new legislations. If GDP keeps going up every year, the total volume of transactions goes up every year, so the GST collections …

GST collection 2024: Congress alleges slowdown in GST collections; asks government to focus on complexities of economy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

GST collection 2024: Congress alleges slowdown in GST collections; asks government to focus on complexities of economy

The Hindu  

The Congress on Friday claimed that the last quarter of the current fiscal year witnessed the “second-slowest pace” of collection of Goods and Services Tax in the past three years and urged the government to focus on the complexities of the economy instead of imposing tax on popcorn. Net GST growth slumps to 3.3% in December, as revenues slow and …

Net GST growth slumps to 3.3% in December, as revenues slow and refunds rise 45%
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Net GST growth slumps to 3.3% in December, as revenues slow and refunds rise 45%

The Hindu  

India’s gross Goods and Services Tax receipts increased at the second-slowest pace in 43 months in December, while growth in net GST collections, after adjusting for refunds, slumped to 3.3%, the weakest in financial year 2024-25. Editorial: ​Selective indecision | on the GST Council’s 55th meeting, decisions December’s gross GST inflows, for transactions undertaken in November, were a tad under …

GST collections rise 7.3 pc to Rs 1.77 lakh cr in December
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

GST collections rise 7.3 pc to Rs 1.77 lakh cr in December

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Goods and Services Tax collections rose by 7.3% to ₹1.77 lakh crore in December, maintaining figures above the ₹1.7 lakh crore mark for the tenth consecutive month. While higher than the ₹1.65 lakh crore collected in December 2023, it fell short of the record ₹2.1 lakh crore achieved in April 2024, according to government data released on Wednesday. …

How much GST did Indians pay in December 2024? Govt data says...
2 months, 3 weeks ago

How much GST did Indians pay in December 2024? Govt data says...

Firstpost  

The Central GST collection accounted for Rs 32,836 crore, State GST for Rs 40,499 crore, Integrated GST for Rs 47,783 crore, and Cess for Rs 11,471 crore. The year-to-date GST collections now stand at Rs 16,33,569 crore India’s gross Goods and Services Tax revenue climbed 7.3 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.77 lakh crore in December, according to government data …

Centre, states collect gross GST revenue of ₹1.76 trillion in December
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre, states collect gross GST revenue of ₹1.76 trillion in December

Live Mint  

The Union and state governments collected gross Goods and Services Tax revenue of ₹1.76 trillion in December, the lowest in in three months, but showing an improvement of 7.3% from a year ago, official data showed. After adjusting for tax refunds, GST revenue collection stood at ₹1.54 trillion, showing annual growth of 3.3%. After refunds, GST revenue receipts in the …

GST on exam forms: Turned dreams of people into source of income, Priyanka GANDHI slams govt
3 months ago

GST on exam forms: Turned dreams of people into source of income, Priyanka GANDHI slams govt

The Hindu  

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday attacked the BJP over levying GST on examination forms, saying the government had turned the dreams of parents who saved every penny to prepare their children for exams into a source of income. The Congress General Secretary shared an examination form of the Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute, Sultanpur, that showed 18% …

Towards a simple and rational GST
3 months ago

Towards a simple and rational GST

Hindustan Times  

Social media went pop over popcorn on Saturday, sharing details on the differential Goods and Services Tax rates on variants. But, two larger issues with India’s indirect tax regime need to be promptly addressed. The window for the rationalisation of the tax slabs has been extended, and it isn’t clear whether this will even happen The first has to do …

Arunachal committed to support GST reforms for economic growth: Deputy CM
3 months ago

Arunachal committed to support GST reforms for economic growth: Deputy CM

The Hindu  

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein stated that the government is committed to support GST reforms for fostering economic growth and ease of compliance for all stakeholders in the State. Speaking at the 55th GST Council meeting at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan on Saturday, Mr. Mein, who also holds the Finance portfolio, said that the state government remained dedicated to …

GST Council's key decisions: What's cheaper, what's costlier, and all other details
3 months ago

GST Council's key decisions: What's cheaper, what's costlier, and all other details

India Today  

The 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, introduced significant changes to the Goods and Services Tax framework. Several items and services will see a reduction in GST rates, offering financial relief: Fortified Rice Kernels : The GST rate on FRK has been reduced to 5% when supplied through the Public Distribution System. On …

Congress slams Centre over 'absurd' popcorn tax slabs, asks PM to overhaul GST
3 months ago

Congress slams Centre over 'absurd' popcorn tax slabs, asks PM to overhaul GST

India Today  

The Congress Sunday said the "absurdity" of three different tax slabs for popcorn under GST only brings to light the growing complexity of the system and asked whether the Modi government will show the courage to launch a complete overhaul for instituting a GST 2.0. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also claimed GST evasion is significant, input tax …

GST council GoM to meet soon on lowering taxes for insurance premiums
3 months ago

GST council GoM to meet soon on lowering taxes for insurance premiums

Hindustan Times  

PATNA: The goods and services tax council’s group of ministers requires another meeting to discuss lowering taxes on insurance premiums for individuals, senior citizens, and groups, the GoM’s convener Samrat Chaudhary said after a meeting of the council in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer on Saturday. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs the 55th meeting of the GST Council in Jaisalmer Chaudhary, who …

55th GST council meeting in Jaisalmer on December 21, 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman media briefing
3 months 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 Meeting Highlights: Nirmala Sitharaman defers decision on insurance tax, sweet popcorn to attract 18% tax
3 months ago

GST Council Meeting Highlights: Nirmala Sitharaman defers decision on insurance tax, sweet popcorn to attract 18% tax

Live Mint  

The 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, introduced several updates to the taxation framework while deferring discussions on GST restructuring for insurance products. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while addressing the media on Saturday, said the Bihar deputy chief minister Samrat Chaudhary felt that any decision on GST on health insurance would require GoM …

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

Insurance, plane fuel might get cheaper as GST Council mulls lowering taxes
3 months ago

Insurance, plane fuel might get cheaper as GST Council mulls lowering taxes

Hindustan Times  

The 55th GST Council meeting which is expected to decide on reducing 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 ₹5 lakh. The four-tier tax slab of 5, 12, 18 and 28 …

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

GST Council 55th Meeting in Jaisalmer: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss potential revisions in insurance, aviation taxes
3 months ago

GST Council 55th Meeting in Jaisalmer: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss potential revisions in insurance, aviation taxes

Live Mint  

The 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and including state finance ministers, will convene today, December 21, in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. This pivotal gathering of the apex body for indirect taxes is expected to focus on significant rate changes for life and health insurance, luxury items, and the possible inclusion of aviation turbine fuel under the …

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

GST Council postpones decision on reducing tax for life, health insurance premiums
3 months ago

GST Council postpones decision on reducing tax for life, health insurance premiums

India TV News  

On Sunday, the GST Council, in its 55th meeting chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, deferred the decision to cut taxes on life and health insurance premiums. Group of ministers to meet again for further discussions Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, who headed the Group of Ministers tasked with considering the issue, said a fresh meeting was needed …

GST council approves key reforms, defers decision on insurance premium tax cuts
3 months ago

GST council approves key reforms, defers decision on insurance premium tax cuts

India TV News  

The Goods and Services Tax Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, made significant decisions in its 55th meeting, aimed at streamlining the taxation system and curbing tax evasion. Other exemptions and clarifications Third-Party Motor Vehicle Premiums: Contributions made by general insurance companies to the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, established under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, have been exempted from …

GST Council to decide on cutting taxes on insurance premium, rate rejig on host of items
3 months ago

GST Council to decide on cutting taxes on insurance premium, rate rejig on host of items

The Hindu  

The GST Council, in its meeting on Saturday, is likely to decide on reducing tax rates on life and health insurance premiums, while hiking it on high-end wrist watches, shoes and apparels, besides considering a separate 35% tax slab for sin goods. The 55th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising State counterparts, …

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

U.P.’s GST revenue grows 15%, surpassing national average
3 months, 1 week ago

U.P.’s GST revenue grows 15%, surpassing national average

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh has recorded impressive consumer spending trends, with a 15% growth in Goods and Services Tax revenue until November, surpassing the national average of 13%. U.P.’s GST revenue for the period reached ₹56,687 crore, up from ₹49,282 crore during the same period last year. are spending at levels comparable to, or in some cases higher than, residents of more …

No plans of 35% GST slab yet: MoS Finance
3 months, 1 week ago

No plans of 35% GST slab yet: MoS Finance

New Indian Express  

New Delhi: There are no plans yet to have a 35 percent tax slab under the Goods and Services Tax, and any decision on this would be taken together in consultation with GST Council, minister of state for finance, Pankaj Chaudhary told reporters in Delhi on Friday. The compensation cess levied under GST would cease to exist after March 2026, …

Centre Shares Rs 6.42 Lakh Cr GST with States Till November
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre Shares Rs 6.42 Lakh Cr GST with States Till November

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The Centre has paid a total of Rs 6.42 lakh crore to states till November as their share of GST collections along with the compensation cess. The gross GST collections till November stood at Rs 14.56 lakh crore. At the end of November, the gross GST collected by the Centre stood at Rs 14.56 lakh crore. Of the gross …

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