Why the GST framework is in trouble
4 years, 3 months ago

Why the GST framework is in trouble

Hindustan Times  

The switch to the Goods and Services Tax in July 2017 was a historic moment in India’s fiscal trajectory. The Union has not paid the constitutionally mandated ₹1.5 lakh crore of GST compensation to states for the months of April-July in the current fiscal year. It also expects that the total shortfall in GST compensation to the states will be ₹2.35 lakh crore in the current fiscal year. The budget estimate for Centre’s GST collections was ₹7.43 lakh crore in 2018-19, the first full budget after GST’s implementation. Even as Sitharaman suggested, on August 25, the extension of cess on luxury and sin goods beyond the initial period of five years, she hinted towards reducing GST rates for two-wheelers.

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GST on exam forms: Turned dreams of people into source of income, Priyanka GANDHI slams govt
1 day, 8 hours 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
2 days, 3 hours 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
2 days, 11 hours 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 meets to decide on lower taxes on insurance policies, ATF inclusion
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3 days, 10 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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3 days, 11 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 …

GST Council 55th Meeting in Jaisalmer: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss potential revisions in insurance, aviation taxes
3 days, 13 hours 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 …

GST Council to decide on cutting taxes on insurance premium, rate rejig on host of items
4 days, 10 hours 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
5 days, 18 hours ago

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

New Indian Express  

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

U.P.’s GST revenue grows 15%, surpassing national average
1 week, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, …

CMAI Warns Of 100,000 Job Losses, MSME Closures Due To GST Hike On Apparel
2 weeks, 5 days ago

CMAI Warns Of 100,000 Job Losses, MSME Closures Due To GST Hike On Apparel

ABP News  

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India has raised concerns over the proposed GST rate rationalisation by the Group of Ministers, chaired by Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary. Under the new recommendations, ready-made garments priced up to Rs 1,500 will maintain the current 5 per cent GST rate, but those priced between Rs 1,500 and Rs 10,000 would face a …

GST rate hike claims are ‘premature, speculative’
3 weeks 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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3 weeks 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, 2 days 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, 2 days 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 …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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, 4 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
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 …

Priorities askew with high insurance tax, cheaper fried snacks
3 months, 2 weeks 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 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 …

​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 …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

GST demand of Rs 120 crore from IIT Delhi over govt research fund raises concerns
4 months, 1 week ago

GST demand of Rs 120 crore from IIT Delhi over govt research fund raises concerns

Op India  

On Friday, 16th August, the Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi was issued a show-cause notice from the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence, seeking ₹120 crore GST on research funds acquired by the institute between 2017 and 2022, along with interest and penalties. According to the reports, other educational institutions in India, including famous IITs, central universities, and 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 …

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 …

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 …

Lessons from India’s midnight tryst with fiscal destiny
5 months ago

Lessons from India’s midnight tryst with fiscal destiny

New Indian Express  

At this point, Chidambaram passed a handwritten note to me and other finance ministry secretaries. This involved setting up the required technology systems, building a GST model that is revenue-neutral to the states, and achieving a grand bargain between states and the Centre to integrate divergent tax systems. It was known that the technology systems were not yet fully ready, …

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 …

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 …

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

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

Live Law  

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

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

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

Live Law  

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

GST 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 …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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 …

Union Budget 2024 likely to be tabled in Parliament by third week of July
6 months, 1 week ago

Union Budget 2024 likely to be tabled in Parliament by third week of July

Live Mint  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took charge of the Finance Ministry and held a meeting with senior officials on Wednesday and directed them to initiate the preparation for the Union Budget 2024-2025. Moreover, a meeting of the Goods and Services Tax Council headed by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to be held on June 22 here in the national …

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