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  • Bihar slashes VAT on aviation turbine fuel to 4%

    Bihar slashes VAT on aviation turbine fuel to 4%

    The state Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, approved the proposal of the Commercial Tax department to reduce VAT on ATF to attract more commercial flights

  • VAT on petrol, diesel hiked in Punjab

    VAT on petrol, diesel hiked in Punjab

    A decision in this regard was taken by the council of ministers in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann here.Addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the decision has been taken to raise VAT on petrol and diesel

  • VAT hike on jet fuel, increased airport fees creating inflationary environment: IndiGo

    VAT hike on jet fuel, increased airport fees creating inflationary environment: IndiGo

    While Goa and Andhra Pradesh have increased VAT on jet fuel, around 13 major airports in India have increased the user development fees (UDF), a levy designed to bridge revenue shortfall and ensure fair returns for airports.

  • IndiGo says Q2FY25 yields unlikely to fall on year despite falling consumer demand

    IndiGo says Q2FY25 yields unlikely to fall on year despite falling consumer demand

    InterGlobe Aviation's yield per passenger rose to Rs 5.24 in the June quarter from Rs 5.18 a year ago. However, its yield per passenger in Q2FY24 stood at Rs 4.44.

  • Kenya protests persist despite partial withdrawal of bill to raise taxes

    Kenya protests persist despite partial withdrawal of bill to raise taxes

    Kenya protests erupt over Finance Bill 2024, proposing higher taxes. Citizens resist VAT on bread, mobile money taxes, and eco levies. Government backs down amid deadly clashes, promising dialogue.

  • Amid limited revenue options, states may resist fuel inclusion in GST

    Amid limited revenue options, states may resist fuel inclusion in GST

    Jet fuel and natural gas are more likely to be included under GST than petrol and diesel, given their minimal revenue impact on states.

  • Reduced VAT on ATF will spur aviation sector growth, no need to wait for GST: Ministry sources

    Reduced VAT on ATF will spur aviation sector growth, no need to wait for GST: Ministry sources

    Thirty-one states and union territories have already reduced VAT on aviation turbine fuel to between 1 and 5 percent. Aviation ministry sources say the remaining five will also reduce VAT in the near future, lifting the burden of high costs on airlines.

  • Immigration News: Mauritius exempts event planners from 15% VAT; Denmark new work permit rules; Oman suspends visitor-to-employment visas

    Immigration News: Mauritius exempts event planners from 15% VAT; Denmark new work permit rules; Oman suspends visitor-to-employment visas

  • Hoteliers, restaurant owners urge Maharashtra govt to rollback 5% hike in VAT on liquor at bars, restaurants

    Hoteliers, restaurant owners urge Maharashtra govt to rollback 5% hike in VAT on liquor at bars, restaurants

    An increase in yearly excise fees followed by the doubling of VAT on liquor is likely to have a negative effect on businesses, while reasonable liquor prices encourage spending, boost revenues and enhance the overall appeal of Maharashtra as a tourism destination, HRAWI vice-president Chetan Mehta said.

  • Maharashtra announces 5% VAT hike on liquor services in bars and hotels

    Maharashtra announces 5% VAT hike on liquor services in bars and hotels

    Due to the tax hike, the overall VAT rate for liquor services in permit rooms will be 10 percent.

  • Petrol pumps in Rajasthan to remain shut on September 13-14

    Petrol pumps in Rajasthan to remain shut on September 13-14

    Rajendra Singh Bhati, State President of the Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers Association, said the protest will be held against high VAT on fuel in the state.

  • Colgate Palmolive, Domino's Pizza among others facing Rs 30,000 crore VAT demand on IPR transfer

    Colgate Palmolive, Domino's Pizza among others facing Rs 30,000 crore VAT demand on IPR transfer

    Some of the companies that received VAT notices said that they had already paid service tax on these transactions.

  • Himachal govt has put Rs 1,500 crore burden on people by increasing VAT on diesel: State BJP chief

    Himachal govt has put Rs 1,500 crore burden on people by increasing VAT on diesel: State BJP chief

    The Himachal Pradesh government has increased the VAT on diesel by Rs 3 — from Rs 7.4 to Rs 10.4 — per litre.

  • VAT on diesel increased by Rs 3/litre in Himachal, cheaper compared to Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand: CM Sukhu

    VAT on diesel increased by Rs 3/litre in Himachal, cheaper compared to Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand: CM Sukhu

    VAT on diesel has been increased from 9.90 per cent to 13.9 per cent, an increase of Rs 3 per litre from Rs 7.40 to Rs 10.40 per litre, as per the notification issued by the State Excise and Taxation department.

  • Traders in Nepal stop importing onions, vegetables from India after govt slaps 13% VAT

    Traders in Nepal stop importing onions, vegetables from India after govt slaps 13% VAT

    Nepal imports almost all its onions from neighbouring India. Last year, it imported 173,829 tonnes of onions from India.

  • Now, central push for reducing VAT on natural gas for fertilisers

    Now, central push for reducing VAT on natural gas for fertilisers

    Centre likely to write a letter to states. At present, VAT on natural gas falls under the domain of states, and rates vary from state to state. According to an estimate, subsidy to the tune of about Rs 12,500 crore increases annually on account of VAT alone.

  • Indonesia lowers VAT on electric vehicles to 1%

    Indonesia lowers VAT on electric vehicles to 1%

    The incentive came into effect this month and will remain in place until the end of the year, the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime and Investment Affairs said in a statement.

  • Maharashtra jet fuel VAT cut unlikely to lower airfares

    Maharashtra jet fuel VAT cut unlikely to lower airfares

    The reduction in jet fuel prices is too insignificant to pass on in view of continued high demand in the domestic market.

  • Scindia thanks Maha govt for reducing VAT on jet fuel; says 19 states/UTs rationalise VAT

    Scindia thanks Maha govt for reducing VAT on jet fuel; says 19 states/UTs rationalise VAT

    Presenting the 2023-24 Budget on Thursday, Maharashtra Deputy CM and Finance Minister Devendra Fadnavis also announced the reduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) on ATF to 18 per cent from 25 per cent.

  • This Budget move by FM Nirmala Sitharaman can help reduce petrol & diesel prices, cool inflation

    This Budget move by FM Nirmala Sitharaman can help reduce petrol & diesel prices, cool inflation

    Budget 2023: The Budget announcement on inclusion of fuel in GST will help in reducing the overall burden of fuel prices on end users and cool inflation. There hasn't been any indication from the GST Council so far on bringing fuel under the consumption tax.

  • Himachal Pradesh revises petrol, diesel rates. Details here

    Himachal Pradesh revises petrol, diesel rates. Details here

    Diesel prices would increase from Rs 83 to Rs 86.

  • 6 non-BJP ruled states have not reduced VAT on petroleum products: Govt

    6 non-BJP ruled states have not reduced VAT on petroleum products: Govt

    Hardeep Singh Puri said in Lok Sabha that the central government has reduced excise duty on petroleum products and some other states, following cues, and reduced their Value Added Tax (VAT).

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    Our specially curated package of the most interesting articles to help you stay at the top of your game

  • Terminal at Srinagar airport to be expanded three times its present size at Rs 1,500 cr: Jyotiradiatya Scindia

    Terminal at Srinagar airport to be expanded three times its present size at Rs 1,500 cr: Jyotiradiatya Scindia

    He said the decrease in VAT on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) from 26.5 per cent to one per cent by the J-K administration has set a new dawn for air connectivity in the Union Territory.

  • Odisha registers Rs 1,019 crore OGST collection during August 2022

    Odisha registers Rs 1,019 crore OGST collection during August 2022

    The progressive collection of OGST till August 2022 is Rs 6,267.93 crore against Rs 4,836.75 crore in the same period last year, with a growth rate of 29.59 per cent.

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