Tag: GST Council

Centre sets tough conditions for India entry by Starlink

BusinessMarch 13, 2025

NEW DELHI: The Centre has asked Elon Musk’s satellite venture Starlink to set up a control centre in India to enable suspension or shutdown of communications services in sensitive and troubled areas, whenever...

Unchanged global climate policies will cost India 19% and world 15% of GDP by 2050: Sabine Mauderer, Chair, NGFS

EconomyMarch 13, 2025

India is among the countries to benefit the most from a global transition towards net zero emissions, says Sabine Mauderer, chair of the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), a grouping of central banks...

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

EconomyDecember 21, 2024

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

EconomyDecember 20, 2024

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

BusinessDecember 9, 2024

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

EconomyNovember 18, 2024

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