Tag: GST Council

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On Tuesday, the benchmark Sensex climbed by around 595 points to close at 82,380. Riding the wave of a broader market rally, 6 stocks from the BSE 200 index touched their 52-week highs, hitting their...

GST 2.0 to offer treatment for other pain points too

The proposed goods and services tax (GST) 2.0, hammered out over months of extensive deliberations, will go beyond the mere reduction of rates....

Next Gen GST set to be ‘game changer’, paves way for single tax slab by 2047: Govt sources

Senior government officials on Saturday described the upcoming GST reform as a “game changer”, saying it will replace the current four-tier structure with...

‘No GST on UPI transactions’ Govt clarifies in Rajya Sabha

The government is not planning to levy GST on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2000, the Ministry of Finance clarified in Rajya Sabha." There...

GST Council clears “track and trace” mechanism, cigarettes and pan masala likely first targets

Cigarettes are expected to be among the first products brought under a "track and trace mechanism" aimed at curbing tax evasion, following amendments...

Caramelised popcorn’s sweetness in jeopardy? Sitharaman’s GST clarification adds a tangy twist

The GST Council, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has clarified the tax treatment of popcorn. It has been decided that pre-packed and...

GST Council ups tax on sale of used cars; says rate on popcorn depends on flavor

The 55th goods and services tax (GST) council meeting is underway in Jaisalmer, where several key decisions are being taken including clarification tax...

GST Council meet: Ordering from Swiggy, Zomato may get cheaper; health insurance exemption on cards

The GST Council is expected to discuss lowering tax rates on life and health insurance premiums during its meeting on Saturday. Simultaneously, it...

Revenue secretary Sanjay Malhotra to be next RBI governor

Revenue secretary Sanjay Malhotra (File photo) NEW DELHI: Government on Monday sprung a surprise by naming revenue secretary Sanjay Malhotra, 56, as...

GST Council to hold 55th meet on December 21 in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet her state counterparts on December 21 in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, for the 55th GST Council meeting. Key...

Budget home threshold may be hiked to Rs 55 lakh

New Delhi: The group of ministers (GoM) tasked by the Goods and Services Tax Council to look into application of GST for real...

insurance GST: GoM suggests higher GST rates for premium products, relief for senior citizens’ health insurance

A group of ministers (GoM), tasked by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council to look at rate rationalisation, has suggested changes in...

GST relief for foreign airlines, academic institutions

New Delhi: Foreign airlines operating in India will not be liable to goods and services tax (GST) on services provided by the head...

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