GST slashed on COVID-19, black fungus medicines; 5% tax retained on vaccines
3 years, 6 months ago

GST slashed on COVID-19, black fungus medicines; 5% tax retained on vaccines

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The GST Council on Saturday slashed tax rate on Covid-19 drugs such as Remdesivir and Tocilizumab as well as on medical oxygen and oxygen concentrators but ignored demands for reduction in taxes on vaccines. The Council, acting on the recommendation of a group of ministers from different states, cut to nil GST on Covid-19 drug Tocilizumab and black fungus medicine Amphotericin B, from existing 5 per cent. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman explained that the 5 per cent levy will not put any additional burden on common man as the government was procuring all vaccines and giving them to citizens for free. Goods and Services Tax rate on Covid vaccines was, however, retained at 5 per cent as the Council felt that majority of the vaccine procurement was being done by the Centre and given free to people. Revenue Secretary Tarun Bajaj said vaccines would continue to attract 5 per cent rate and the GST Council discussed that the Centre is purchasing all the vaccines -- at least 75 per cent is being purchased by the Centre.

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Kharge demands end to ‘tax terrorism’ in the Budget, calls GST ‘Give Sitharaman Tax’
1 day, 17 hours 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 …

GST on exam forms: Turned dreams of people into source of income, Priyanka GANDHI slams govt
2 weeks, 5 days 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% …

What gets cheaper, what is costlier after GST Council meet? Details here
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

GST’s popcorn moment leaves everyone with bitter aftertaste
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

GST’s popcorn moment leaves everyone with bitter aftertaste

New Indian Express  

The 55th GST Council meeting ended without any significant announcements. While it is true that with every passing year, the GST—once hailed as a good and simple tax—is becoming more complex, one cannot deny that tax rules, beyond a point, cannot be simple, howsoever hard one may try. The issue of the tax rate of Malabar parotta is yet to …

GST Council's key decisions: What's cheaper, what's costlier, and all other details
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

GST Council exempts gene therapy, banks’ penal charges from tax; clarifies taxation of used vehicles, popcorns
2 weeks, 6 days ago

GST Council exempts gene therapy, banks’ penal charges from tax; clarifies taxation of used vehicles, popcorns

Live Mint  

Jaisalmer: India's indirect tax body has decided to exempt expensive cancer treatment gene therapy, penal charges levied by banks on loans, as well as rent paid by small businesses on property leased from individuals from the Goods and Services Tax, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman told reporters after the GST Council meeting on Saturday. The focus on resolving long-standing disputes, such …

GST council GoM to meet soon on lowering taxes for insurance premiums
2 weeks, 6 days 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
2 weeks, 6 days 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: What gets cheaper & dearer - from popcorn to EV sale
2 weeks, 6 days ago

GST council meeting: What gets cheaper & dearer - from popcorn to EV sale

Live Mint  

GST Council Meeting: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman-led goods and services tax Council Meeting on Saturday, December 21, decided to levy an 18 per cent GST on margin value on sale of used electric vehicles by businesses and clarified on the taxability of popcorn, saying caramel popcorn will continue to attract tax at the rate of 18 per cent. The GST …

GST Council Announces Rate Cut On Fortified Rice Kernels To 5% From 18%
2 weeks, 6 days ago

GST Council Announces Rate Cut On Fortified Rice Kernels To 5% From 18%

ABP News  

The 55th Goods and Services Tax Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, made multiple key announcements on Saturday. The council also agreed to impose a uniform 18 per cent tax rate on used cars, including electric vehicles, purchased by businesses. Additionally, the council decided to lower the tax rate on fortified rice kernels from 18 per cent to …

GST Council Delays Decision On Tax Reduction For Life, Health Insurance Premiums
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3 weeks 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 postpones decision to cut tax on life and health insurance
3 weeks ago

GST Council postpones decision to cut tax on life and health insurance

Hindustan Times  

The GST Council on Saturday postponed a decision on cutting tax rate on life and health insurance premiums, officials said. Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra attends a GST Council meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at Vigyan Bhawan, in New Delhi. The 55th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state counterparts, decided …

GST Council defers decision on lowering tax on health, life insurance premiums
3 weeks ago

GST Council defers decision on lowering tax on health, life insurance premiums

Live Mint  

The GST Council on Saturday deferred decisions on a tax rate cut on life and health insurance premiums and a tax rate overhaul meant to raise revenue collection as two ministerial panels decided to deliberate further before recommending changes to the federal indirect tax body, three persons aware of discussions said. Chaudhary, who is also the convenor of the ministerial …

GST Council meets to decide on lower taxes on insurance policies, ATF inclusion
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3 weeks 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 weeks 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
Top News
3 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 …

Council may increase GST rate on all kinds of used cars to 18 per cent
3 weeks ago

Council may increase GST rate on all kinds of used cars to 18 per cent

New Indian Express  

JAISALMER: The GST Council in its 55th meeting on Saturday is likely to announce changes in tax rates on several goods and services. As per sources, the fitment panel of the Council has decided to levy 18% GST on all kinds of used cars. The Council is likely to agree with the fitment panel’s recommendation and raise GST rate to …

GST Council delays decision on lowering tax for health, life insurance premiums
3 weeks ago

GST Council delays decision on lowering tax for health, life insurance premiums

India Today  

The GST Council has postponed its decision on reducing tax rates for life and health insurance premiums, officials told news agency PTI. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, who leads the GoM on insurance, stated that more time is required to resolve outstanding issues, particularly regarding the taxation of group policies, individual policies, and senior citizens' plans. In November, the …

GST Council Meeting: Will tax rates on health and life insurance premiums drop today?
3 weeks ago

GST Council Meeting: Will tax rates on health and life insurance premiums drop today?

India Today  

The 55th GST Council meeting is expected to make significant decisions on tax rates for life and health insurance premiums. In its meeting last month, the GoM recommended exempting term life insurance premiums from GST, a proposal that has garnered support from several states. There is also a proposal to exempt GST on health insurance premiums of up to Rs …

GST council approves key reforms, defers decision on insurance premium tax cuts
3 weeks 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 weeks, 1 day 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, …

Proposed GST slab of 35 percent is a deterrent for growth
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Proposed GST slab of 35 percent is a deterrent for growth

Deccan Chronicle  

The Government brought in historic tax reforms with the introduction of the Goods and Services tax in 2017, promoting simplicity, while reducing the tax burden. As per media reports, the Group of Ministers on GST Rates Rationalisation has recently proposed a new slab of GST at 35% over and above the existing 4 slabs to products such as aerated drinks …

GST Council Meeting: Industry eyes tax relief on health insurance premiums, higher levies on luxury items
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Retailers urge FM and GST Council not to go for higher 35 pc tax rate
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Retailers urge FM and GST Council not to go for higher 35 pc tax rate

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Dec 12 Indian Sellers Collective, an umbrella body of trade associations and sellers across the country, has urged the finance minister and the GST Council not to accept some of GST rate rationalisation suggestions, including the proposal for inclusion of a special rate of 35 per cent on some products. The sellers body is of the view that …

GST rate hike claims are ‘premature, speculative’
1 month, 1 week 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 …

GoM proposes GST hike: Cigarettes, tobacco, aerated beverages may be hiked to 35%; GST Council decision on Dec 21
1 month, 1 week 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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1 month, 1 week 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
Trending News
1 month, 1 week 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 on cigarettes, tobacco, aerated drinks may rise to 35%: Report
1 month, 1 week 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
Trending News
1 month, 1 week 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, …

GST Council to Review GoM’s Insurance Tax Suggestions Soon
1 month, 2 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 To Meet In Jaisalmer On Dec 21; Key Decisions On Insurance And Rate Cuts Likely
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

GST rate rationalisation: GoM discusses pruning 12% slab, next meeting on October 20
3 months, 2 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 Meeting: what is cheaper and costlier
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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 …

What GST Council has decided on demands of tax cuts in health insurance premiums | Details
4 months 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 lowers tax on cancer drugs to 5%, to finalise cuts on health and life insurance premiums
4 months 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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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. The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state ministers, will decide on whether to reduce the tax burden on health insurance from the …

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

Union Budget 2024: GST Reform Boosts Trade And Reduces Tax Burden, Says FM
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: GST Reform Boosts Trade And Reduces Tax Burden, Says FM

ABP News  

Union Budget 2024: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget speech in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday highlighted the positive impacts of the Goods and Services Tax. Presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament, Sitharaman praised GST for decreasing the tax burden on the common man, reducing compliance obligations, and lowering logistics costs for trade and industry. Further measures to …

A fresh start: On the Goods and Services Tax Council meet
6 months, 1 week 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 on milk cans reduced from 18 percent to 12 percent, propagandists try to imply that a new tax has been introduced
6 months, 2 weeks ago

GST on milk cans reduced from 18 percent to 12 percent, propagandists try to imply that a new tax has been introduced

Op India  

On Saturday, June 22, Goods and Services Tax Council meeting took place where several key decisions were taken by the council. The Council… pic.twitter.com/FfUvl1Gi3d — Nirmala Sitharaman Office June 22, 2024 Shortly after the decision was announced, a social media narrative started to subtly push the agenda that a new 12% tax has been introduced on milk cans by Modi …

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

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