Tax transitions: The Hindu Editorial on GST revenue trends
1 year, 9 months ago

Tax transitions: The Hindu Editorial on GST revenue trends

The Hindu  

The nearly ₹1.5 lakh crore of gross Goods and Services Tax collections in February are notable from several aspects. First, they mark the 12th successive month that GST revenues have stayed over ₹1.4 lakh crore, and the fourth highest single month kitty since the launch of the GST regime. The average monthly GST collections in the first 11 months of 2022-23 now stand at ₹1,49,776 crore, 21.5% higher than the average monthly kitty of little over ₹1.23 lakh crore through 2021-22. While this breakdown is not available for January, February marks the second time in three months that domestic revenues have outgrown taxes from goods imports, with the former rising 15% and the latter just 6%. That represents a pragmatic outlook amid a world tightening its belt for a slowdown, but the Finance Ministry’s attempt to play up February’s GST kitty by arguing that the “28 day” month normally witnesses lower revenues, is disingenuous and unnecessary, as these revenues pertained to transactions undertaken over the 31 days of January.

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GST Council postpones decision to cut tax on insurance, rate panel defers report submission
Top News
2 days, 20 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 …

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

India’s fiscal deficit will be 4.8 pc in FY25, below budget estimate of 4.9 pc: CareEdge Ratings
1 week ago

India’s fiscal deficit will be 4.8 pc in FY25, below budget estimate of 4.9 pc: CareEdge Ratings

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 16 : The fiscal deficit of the central government is projected to be 4.8 per cent of GDP for FY25, slightly below the budgeted estimate of 4.9 per cent, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. It said "Overall, we project the fiscal deficit at 4.8 per cent of GDP, marginally lower than the budgeted 4.9 per …

Centre Shares Rs 6.42 Lakh Cr GST with States Till November
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 …

GST rate changes: Consult the public
2 weeks, 3 days ago

GST rate changes: Consult the public

New Indian Express  

The “recommendations” symbolise a misalignment, the fault lines in the understanding of the state of the economy. While the GST Council has ceased publishing data on collections, news reports show that November saw gross GST collections, at Rs 1.82 lakh crore, growing at 8.5 percent. It is a moot point if the process of GST Council GoMs allows for representations, …

Mind economy's interest before Revenue's: Sanjay Malhotra to tax officials
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Mind economy's interest before Revenue's: Sanjay Malhotra to tax officials

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Cautioning tax officials to not kill the goose that lays the golden egg in the process of tax collection, revenue secretary Sanjay Malhotra told a gathering of officials that they need to be careful not to hurt the economy’s interests in the hunt for revenue. “This is a very positive development for the industry—it signals the government's intention …

GoM proposes GST hike: Cigarettes, tobacco, aerated beverages may be hiked to 35%; GST Council decision on Dec 21
2 weeks, 6 days ago

GoM proposes GST hike: Cigarettes, tobacco, aerated beverages may be hiked to 35%; GST Council decision on Dec 21

The Hindu  

The GoM on GST rate rationalisation on Monday decided to hike tax on sin goods like aerated beverages, cigarettes, tobacco and related products to 35% from the present 28%, an official said. In total, the GoM on rate rationalisation will propose tax rate tweaks on 148 items to the GST Council. The four-tier tax slab of 5, 12, 18, and …

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 drinks may rise to 35%: Report
3 weeks ago

GST on cigarettes, tobacco, aerated drinks may rise to 35%: Report

India Today  

The Group of Ministers on GST rate rationalisation has proposed increasing the tax on products such as aerated beverages, cigarettes, and other tobacco-related items to 35%, up from the current rate of 28%, reported news agency PTI. GST RATE CHANGES DISCUSSED The GoM, led by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, met on Monday to finalise the proposed rate adjustments. …

GST on cigarettes, tobacco, aerated beverages likely to be hiked: Here’s what we know
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3 weeks ago

GST on cigarettes, tobacco, aerated beverages likely to be hiked: Here’s what we know

Live Mint  

The Group of Ministers on Monday, December 2 decided to hike the rate of goods and service tax charged on goods like aerated beverages, cigarettes, tobacco and related products to 35 per cent, from its current level of 28 per cent, reported the news agency PTI citing an official aware of the development. The four-tier tax slab of 5, 12, …

Punjab registers 63% jump in net GST collection: Harpal Singh Cheema
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Punjab registers 63% jump in net GST collection: Harpal Singh Cheema

Hindustan Times  

Punjab finance, planning, excise and taxation minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Sunday that the state witnessed 62.93% growth in net GST collection during November 2024 compared to the corresponding period last year. Punjab finance, planning, excise and taxation minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the total net collection from VAT, CST, GST, PSDT, and excise in November this year is …

GST mop-up fourth highest ever but red flags in laggard states
3 weeks, 1 day ago

GST mop-up fourth highest ever but red flags in laggard states

Hindustan Times  

The Goods and Services Tax revenue in November grossed over ₹1.82 lakh crore, the fourth highest monthly collection ever that also crossed the ₹1.80 lakh crore mark for the fifth time in 88 months since July 2017, despite major states such as Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh showing a dip in growth. The goods and services tax revenue in November …

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

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

Live Mint  

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 …

GST mopup surges 8.5 per cent to 1.82 lakh crore in November
3 weeks, 1 day ago

GST mopup surges 8.5 per cent to 1.82 lakh crore in November

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India's gross goods and service tax or GST mopup surged by 8.5 per cent to over Rs 1.82 lakh crore in November on year-on-year basis as compared to Rs 1.68 lakh crore in the same month last year. As per the data released by the finance ministry, the total gross GST revenue grew 8.5 per cent to over …

GST collection reports 8.5 per cent growth to Rs 1.82 lakh cr in November
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

GST collection reports 8.5 per cent growth to Rs 1.82 lakh cr in November

India TV News  

The gross Goods and Services Tax collections rose 8.5 per cent to over Rs 1.82 lakh crore in November on higher revenues from domestic transactions. The statement released by the government said the total gross Goods and Services Tax revenue grew 8.5 per cent to over Rs 1.82 lakh crore in November as compared to Rs 1.68 lakh crore in …

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 …

Income tax share from below ₹10 lakh group shrinks over 10 years, high earners dominate
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1 month, 1 week ago

Income tax share from below ₹10 lakh group shrinks over 10 years, high earners dominate

Live Mint  

Data from the Income Tax Department reveals a shift in India’s tax landscape over the past decade, with the share of tax collected from individuals earning less than ₹10 lakh dropping from over 10% to 6.22%. Tax collection from this group has tripled, rising from ₹2.52 lakh crore in 2014 to ₹9.62 lakh crore in 2024, data showed. “Tax liability …

Chandigarh suffers ₹240 crore revenue loss in first half of fiscal year
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chandigarh suffers ₹240 crore revenue loss in first half of fiscal year

Hindustan Times  

The UT administration has suffered a revenue loss of ₹240 crore in the first half of the 2024-25 fiscal, data from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has revealed. The capital expenditure, which include funds designated for development projects and asset creation, have also been come down-- from ₹ 722 crore in 2023 to ₹ 655 crore in 2024. …

GST Revenue Trends: A Rollercoaster Ride of Ups and Downs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

GST Revenue Trends: A Rollercoaster Ride of Ups and Downs

The Hindu  

GST revenue trends have been volatile this year, with growth in gross and net receipts exceeding that of the previous year's highest points, but falling short of the previous year's overall growth. While the year started with a strong surge in April, subsequent months have shown a decline in growth. The latest GST receipts indicate a positive trend, but it …

GST collections hit a 40-month low in September 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

GST collections hit a 40-month low in September 2024

The Hindu  

Growth in India’s Gross Goods and Services Tax collections slumped to a 40-month low of 6.5% in September, with revenues at ₹1,73,240 crore, about 1% lower than the tally in August. Gross domestic revenues were up 5.9% in September, with the uptick moderating 4.5% higher after adjusting for refunds, provisional numbers from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs …

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 …

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 …

U.P govt’s revenue earnings up by ₹1725.83 crore in August
3 months, 2 weeks ago

U.P govt’s revenue earnings up by ₹1725.83 crore in August

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday claimed an increase of ₹1725.83 crore in tax and non-tax revenue earnings in August 2024 with the total collections going up to ₹15,969.65 crore vis-a-vis ₹14,243,82 crore earned in the same month in 2023. The state government’s tax collections in the first five months of 2024-2025 are 76 per cent of the target going …

​Enhancing oversight: The Hindu Editorial on the GST Council meet and issues
3 months, 3 weeks ago

​Enhancing oversight: The Hindu Editorial on the GST Council meet and issues

The Hindu  

The Goods and Services Tax Council, entrusted with overseeing the seven-year-old indirect tax regime, is slated to meet on September 9. The Council, whose parleys steered by the Union Finance Minister with States’ representatives are critical for resolving taxpayer challenges and setting broader policy direction, ought to meet regularly at such frequency. Beyond the broader revamp, the Council could also …

Net GST receipts’ growth slipped to 6.5% in August
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Net GST receipts’ growth slipped to 6.5% in August

The Hindu  

Growth in India’s Gross Goods and Services Tax collections slowed marginally to 10% in August from 10.3% in July, with revenues of nearly ₹1.75 lakh crore. Net receipts growth was 6.3% in June In August, gross revenues from domestic transactions were up 9.2%, improving from an 8.9% rise in July, while receipts from imports rose 12.1%, slightly slower than the …

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 …

Tax defaults in India skyrocket by 1000% over last 10 years, litigations double: Report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tax defaults in India skyrocket by 1000% over last 10 years, litigations double: Report

Hindustan Times  

Tax defaults in India have skyrocketed by 1000% in the last ten years and litigation associated with it has also consequently risen, according to a Moneycontrol report, which cited data compiled from various Union Budgets. Tax defaults in India skyrocketed by 1000% in the last ten years and associated litigation has also consequently risen How much tax default did India …

GST mop-up in July up 10.3% to Rs1.82 lakh crore
4 months, 3 weeks ago

GST mop-up in July up 10.3% to Rs1.82 lakh crore

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India’s gross goods and services tax collection in July recorded a 10.3 per cent rise to over Rs 1.82 lakh crore. Total refunds stood at Rs 16,283 crore in July and net GST collection was Rs 1.66 lakh crore, showing a growth of 14.4 per cent. “The gross revenues from domestic activities grew 8.9 per cent to Rs …

GST receipts’ growth rebounds to 10.3%; July kitty third-highest ever
4 months, 3 weeks ago

GST receipts’ growth rebounds to 10.3%; July kitty third-highest ever

The Hindu  

India’s Gross Goods and Services Tax collections hit their third-highest monthly level in July to cross ₹1.82 lakh crore, with revenue growth recovering to 10.3% from a three-year low of 7.6% in June. Gross revenue from domestic transactions grew 8.9% in July, easing from 9.4% recorded in June, but growth in taxes collected on imports bounced 14.2% from just 2.4% …

GST collections surge by 10.3 per cent in July, cross Rs 1.82 lakh crore mark
4 months, 3 weeks ago

GST collections surge by 10.3 per cent in July, cross Rs 1.82 lakh crore mark

India TV News  

Goods and Services Tax collections for July reached Rs 1,82,075 crore, marking a 10.3% year-on-year increase. 2024 year-to-date: Total GST collections have been Rs 7.38 lakh crore, up 10.2% from Rs 6.70 lakh crore in the same period of 2023. 2023–24 Fiscal year: Gross GST collections totalled Rs 20.18 lakh crore, an 11.7% increase from the previous fiscal year. The …

Major reforms expected by key sectors in Budget 2024, will it deliver?
5 months ago

Major reforms expected by key sectors in Budget 2024, will it deliver?

New Indian Express  

With the first Union Budget after the Lok Sabha elections all set to be unveiled, there are great expectations regarding major policy and tax reforms. These expectations include: A new subsidy scheme similar to FAME II with a more comprehensive coverage; Streamlining policies towards R&D efforts in battery technology and grid integration for development of a widespread and reliable charging …

Punjab sees 15% jump in tax revenue despite sluggish GST
5 months ago

Punjab sees 15% jump in tax revenue despite sluggish GST

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh : The Punjab government registered an increase of 15% year-on-year in its tax revenue in the first quarter of the financial year 2024-25. The Punjab government registered an increase of 15% year-on-year in its tax revenue in the first quarter of the financial year 2024-25 The impressive increase came on the back of improved state excise, sales tax and …

India's 2024 Budget: A push for tax reform
5 months, 1 week ago

India's 2024 Budget: A push for tax reform

India Today  

The 2024 Budget, scheduled for July 23, may see tweaks to key tax policies to boost government revenue — bold steps to tackle tax evasion and improve tax compliance. 1980: For every Rs 100 collected, Rs 11 came from income tax, Rs 12 from corporate tax, Rs 1 from other direct taxes, and Rs 76 from other indirect taxes. 2000: …

A fresh start: On the Goods and Services Tax Council meet
5 months, 3 weeks ago

A fresh start: On the Goods and Services Tax Council meet

The Hindu  

The Goods and Services Tax Council was convened last week for the first time in nearly nine months. Apart from several industry-specific measures, a few of which will kick in with retrospective effect, the Council also opted to waive interest and penalty on tax dues for the first three years of GST, provided they are paid by March 2025. Beyond …

GST dilemma: The burden of related party transactions
6 months ago

GST dilemma: The burden of related party transactions

New Indian Express  

Introduction: The Goods and Services Tax marks a pivotal transformation in the landscape of taxation, fundamentally altering the way taxes are assessed and collected. Delving into its intricacies, particularly concerning Related Party Transactions, holds paramount importance for businesses endeavouring to navigate the realms of regulatory compliance and financial prudence effectively. GST implementation & Objectives: Introduced in India in July 2017, …

Move ahead: On GST and reform
6 months ago

Move ahead: On GST and reform

The Hindu  

Revenues from the Goods and Services Tax, which completes seven years at the end of this month, hit a record high of ₹2.1 lakh crore in April that typically sees higher inflows due to a year-end compliance rush. Although gross revenues from domestic transactions grew 15.3%, accelerating from a 13.4% rise a month earlier, revenues from goods imports dipped for …

Direct tax collections for FY 2024-25 surge by over 20%
6 months ago

Direct tax collections for FY 2024-25 surge by over 20%

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Finance has announced a robust growth in India's direct tax collections for the financial year 2024-25, with net collections increasing by 20.99 per cent and gross collections growing by 22.19 per cent. As per the provisional figures up to June 17, 2024, the net direct tax collections for FY 2024-25 have reached ₹4,62,664 crore. The net collections …

GST Council to meet on June 22: What will be the agenda?
6 months, 1 week ago

GST Council to meet on June 22: What will be the agenda?

The Hindu  

The Centre has decided to convene a meeting of the Goods and Services Tax Council on June 22, eight-and-a-half months after its last meeting, the Finance Ministry said on June 13, 2024. At its last meeting held on October 7, 2023, the Council, headed by the Finance Minister, had initiated discussions on a “perspective plan” to impose a cess or …

GST collection rises 10% to ₹1.73 lakh crore in May
6 months, 3 weeks ago

GST collection rises 10% to ₹1.73 lakh crore in May

The Hindu  

The country's gross GST collections rose to ₹1.73 lakh crore in May, growing 10% year on year driven by increased revenues from domestic transactions, the finance ministry said on Saturday. After accounting for refunds, the net GST revenue for May 2024 stood at ₹1.44 lakh crore, reflecting a growth of 6.9% compared to the same period last year. The gross …

GST collection records 10 per cent year-on-year growth to Rs 1.73 lakh crore in May
6 months, 3 weeks ago

GST collection records 10 per cent year-on-year growth to Rs 1.73 lakh crore in May

India TV News  

In a latest development, India’s gross GST collections rose to Rs 1.73 lakh crore in May, registering a 10 per cent year-on-year growth driven by augmented revenues from domestic transactions, the finance ministry stated on Saturday. The 10 per cent year-on-year growth in May collection is driven by a strong increase in revenues from domestic transactions amid slowing of imports, …

GST has helped people with a pro-poor approach, says Nirmala Sitharaman
7 months, 2 weeks ago

GST has helped people with a pro-poor approach, says Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu  

The Goods and Services Tax regime has benefitted people through a pro-poor approach, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asserted on May 6, while underlining that the recent landmark of GST collections crossing ₹2 lakh crore was driven by heightened economic activity. Noting that the idea of GST was first mooted under the Atal Behari Vajpayee-led NDA government, Ms. Sitharaman said …

GST collection in Odisha hits record high in April
7 months, 3 weeks ago

GST collection in Odisha hits record high in April

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Gross GST collection in Odisha hit a record high in April with an overall tax revenue of Rs 5,902.25 crore registering a growth rate of 17.21 per cent against the national average of 13 per cent. The gross GST collection including CGST, SGST, IGST and Cess, was Rs 5,035.74 crore in Odisha in April last year. Odisha has also …

Broaden GST net, cut cesses to reduce tax burden
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Broaden GST net, cut cesses to reduce tax burden

New Indian Express  

Goods and services tax collection crossed the landmark of Rs 2.1 lakh crore for the first time in April. Truth be told, April has always seen higher collections, thanks in part to year-end adjustments in tax assessments. But what sets apart the latest haul is that a part of the 12.4 percent increase over last year was led by a …

Markets trade firm in early trade as GST revenues hit record in April
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Markets trade firm in early trade as GST revenues hit record in April

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Equity benchmark indices rebounded in early trade on Thursday amid optimistic investors' sentiment boosted by a record-high GST collections in April and foreign fund inflows. Goods and Services Tax collections grew 12.4 per cent to a record high of Rs 2.10 lakh crore in April, aided by strong economic momentum and increased domestic transactions and imports, the finance ministry …

In fresh high, gross GST revenues shoot past ₹2.1 lakh crore in April
7 months, 3 weeks ago

In fresh high, gross GST revenues shoot past ₹2.1 lakh crore in April

The Hindu  

Year-end compliances lifted India’s gross Goods and Services Tax revenues past a record ₹2.1 lakh crore in April, reflecting a 12.4% growth over the previous highest tally of ₹1.87 lakh crore in the same month last year. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attributed the ₹2 lakh crore-plus GST revenues in April to “the strong momentum in the economy and efficient tax …

Business News Highlights: GST Collections Soar To Record Rs 2.10 Lakh Crore In April
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Business News Highlights: GST Collections Soar To Record Rs 2.10 Lakh Crore In April

ABP News  

Business News Highlights: Hello and welcome to ABP Live's Business LIVE blog. Furthermore, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday, India's eight core sectors recorded a growth rate of 5.2 per cent in March. Although this growth rate was slower than the 7.1 per cent recorded in February 2024, it surpassed the 4.2 per …

Next government must urgently fix ‘unnecessarily complex’, counter-productive GST: 13th Finance Commission chair
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Next government must urgently fix ‘unnecessarily complex’, counter-productive GST: 13th Finance Commission chair

The Hindu  

A key architect of India’s tax reforms and the chairman of the Thirteenth Finance Commission Vijay Kelkar has called upon the country’s next government to undertake urgent reforms in the “unnecessarily complex” Goods and Services Tax regime, such as switching to a single tax rate of 12% and sharing revenues with local governments and municipal corporations. Stating that a single …

A reform window: On the GST trajectory
8 months, 3 weeks ago

A reform window: On the GST trajectory

The Hindu  

The financial year 2023-24 appears to have ended on a high on the revenue front. Net direct tax collections rose 19.9% by mid-March to hit 97% of revised Budget targets, while the Goods and Services Tax has yielded a robust ₹20.18 lakh crore. Gross GST revenues in March, for transactions undertaken in February, crossed ₹1.78 lakh crore, the second highest …

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