GST collections up 12.54% in February 2024
9 months, 3 weeks ago

GST collections up 12.54% in February 2024

The Hindu  

India’s gross revenues from the Goods and Services Tax grew at a three-month high pace of 12.54% in February to cross ₹1.68 lakh crore, marking the fourth-highest monthly collections from the tax. February’s GST revenue growth reflected the third highest uptick in 2023-24 and lifted the total collections so far this year to ₹18.4 lakh crore, 11.7% above the same period last year. State-wise data After refunds, the Ministry pegged last month’s GST collection at ₹1.51 lakh crore, 13.6% over February 2023’s collections. Compensation cess collections February’s gross GST intake included ₹31,785 crore of Central GST, ₹39,615 crore of State GST and ₹84,098 crore of Integrated GST or IGST, of which ₹38,593 crore was collected on imported goods.

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GST Council meets to decide on lower taxes on insurance policies, ATF inclusion
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2 days, 17 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, 18 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 …

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 …

Prayagraj’s ₹106.68 cr GST collection from hotels, restaurants highest in U.P.
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Prayagraj’s ₹106.68 cr GST collection from hotels, restaurants highest in U.P.

Hindustan Times  

[email protected] For representation only Prayagraj collected the highest Goods and Services Tax of ₹106.68 crore from hotels and restaurants though the inflow of visitors was the most in Varanasi among all the districts of the state in 2022-23. Uttar Pradesh saw arrival of 31.85 crore visitors in 2022-2023 while the state government collected ₹330.79 crore as GST from hotels and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 evasion worth ₹2.02 lakh crore detected in 2023-24; over 40% from online-gaming
3 months, 1 week ago

GST evasion worth ₹2.02 lakh crore detected in 2023-24; over 40% from online-gaming

The Hindu  

Goods and Services Tax sleuths detected taxevasion worth almost ₹82,000 crore by 78 real money online gaming firms in 2023-24, but that translated into a voluntary recovery of just ₹53 crore. The online gaming industry is reckoned to have evaded the highest GST levies last year, even as overall detection of indirect tax evasion surged to almost ₹2.02 lakh crore, …

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 …

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: 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 …

IIT Delhi faces ₹120 crore GST show-cause notice over research grants: Report
4 months, 1 week ago

IIT Delhi faces ₹120 crore GST show-cause notice over research grants: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has reportedly been issued a show-cause notice by the directorate general of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence, demanding ₹120 crore in tax on research grants received between 2017 and 2022, along with interest and penalties. Government officials have said that various educational institutions throughout India such as leading IITs, central universities and both state-run …

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 …

Infosys gets ₹3,898 crore partial GST tax relief for FY 2017-18 out of the ₹32,403 crore tax notice for 2017-22
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Infosys gets ₹3,898 crore partial GST tax relief for FY 2017-18 out of the ₹32,403 crore tax notice for 2017-22

Hindustan Times  

Infosys Ltd has been given a tax relief of ₹3,898 crore for the financial year 2017-18, the IT major wrote in a company filing to the exchanges on Saturday. Infosys Ltd has been given a tax relief of ₹ 3,898 crore for the financial year 2017-18 “The Company had received and responded to a pre-show cause notice issued by DGGI …

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 …

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 …

GST relief may hit state finances
5 months ago

GST relief may hit state finances

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The GST Council’s decision to provide relief to taxpayers in Telangana could have serious consequences for state finances. The most hard-hitting decision taken at the 53rd meeting of the Council was the relief extended to taxpayers for the financial years 2017-18 to 2019-20 waving interest and penalty on tax demands under Section 73. This step will benefit tax payers …

GST still far from simple: Arvind Subramanian
5 months, 2 weeks ago

GST still far from simple: Arvind Subramanian

The Hindu  

Revenues from the seven-year old Goods and Services Tax had not lived up to expectations, having attained pre-GST levels only now, and the objective of a ‘Good and Simple Tax’ remains elusive, former Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian averred on Thursday, terming the lack of critical data such as refunds a challenge. Blaming the poor revenue performance to a “rate-cutting …

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 …

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 …

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 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, …

State GST department unearths fake billing racket linked to metal scrap trade; ₹1,170 crore worth of tax evasion detected
7 months ago

State GST department unearths fake billing racket linked to metal scrap trade; ₹1,170 crore worth of tax evasion detected

The Hindu  

The State Goods and Services Tax department has unearthed massive tax evasion in the metal scrap trade sector where fake GST invoices were created to illegally claim input tax credit. A preliminary assessment pegged the fraudulent transactions at ₹1,170 crore, causing tax loss of ₹209 crore, the State GST Department said on Thursday. The tax evasion cartels operate by creating …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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