Goods And Services Tax (gst)

GST cuts to fuel demand — But is consumption already at full throttle?

The latest GST rate reductions aim to boost consumption, but data show India is already operating near peak demand levels

GST rate cuts and consumption demand: What should investors be watching out for?

In the immediate aftermath of the GST rate cuts, here are the main questions facing the economy, business and investors

Moneycontrol Pro Weekender | GST in Gloriously Silly Terms

GST saw a Glorious Structural Turnaround this week and many other acronyms

GST 2.0 Reforms: Why markets celebrated, then cooled off on Thursday

India's much-anticipated GST reforms arrived early as a Diwali gift, but sector-specific nuances in the new rate structure created mixed market reactions despite the overall consumer benefits

GST reforms provide a fresh impetus to clean energy transition

The aim is to make renewable energy more affordable for developers as well as consumers

GST rate cuts to boost urban consumption, give formal sector a leg-up

The overall verdict is that it is certainly positive for urban consumption, particularly in the mass consumption categories, where stress has been most visible

GST 2.0 — The common man cue can hardly be missed

The GST Council has launched a revamped indirect tax system that aims to make everyday items cheaper

To boost consumption, rather than GST cuts this tax measure has more potential

The churn in GST rates may lead to companies not cutting prices, leading to disappointment on the consumption front. Cutting taxes on this commodity could change the equation, however

No GST hike on popcorn, will still attract 5% tax in theatres when served in loose form: Sources

The statement on popcorn was issued after request from Uttar Pradesh to clarify the classification and GST rate applicable on popcorn mixed with salt and spices, they added

GoM on cess likely to seek six-month extension from GST Council on December 21 meet: Sources

The GoM was initially scheduled to submit its report by December 31, 2024

The political will needed to reform GST is missing

Indirect taxes are being bloated by inflation which is not a good thing

Modi 3.0 | There should be a review of whether laws are achieving their objectives: former ASG Balbir Singh

Among the central ministries, the Finance Ministry is fighting the highest number of cases in court. As of July 2023, the ministry was embroiled in over 1.5 lakh cases. Time and again, budgetary announcements are made to reduce the number of tax disputes pending in court.

GST outflows to widen systemic deficit liquidity this week, say experts

Liquidity in the system on March 18 was estimated to be in deficit of around Rs 72,918.47 crore, as per Reserve Bank of India data.

Star Health and Allied Insurance receives Rs 39-crore tax bill

The company has said it has to do with matters relating to industry-wide issues

The GST-PMLA linking controversy: Let's not miss the woods for the trees

Those who cried wolf over PMLA’s net extending to GST have not only misread its intention, worse they may end up diverting attention from a long due reform of the anti-money laundering law