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Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Working to bring 99 per cent things in sub-18 per cent GST slab: PM Modi

GST was framed according to the existing VAT or excise tax structures exercised in those respective states.

18 Dec 2018 1:43 PM

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan. (Photo: AP/File)

Demonetisation dragged economic growth down, says Rajan

The growth was also impacted by ‘tardy’ implementation of the goods and services tax, said the former RBI chief.

18 Dec 2018 10:43 AM

The GST not just made India one market by levying uniform tax rates on goods and services, it also did away with tax-on-tax prevalent in the previous system.

GST regime led to better savings as tax rates came down

GST rates have been lowered on an array of commonly used goods and services which resulted in monthly savings for consumers.

17 Dec 2018 10:16 AM

'Economy destroyed single-handedly by Modi and co. Now resorting to illegal diversion of clean energy fund to even pay the states their share of GST. An all-round disaster from this thoroughly corrupt, inept and incompetent govt (sic),' he tweeted. (Photo: File)

Modi govt resorting to 'illegal diversion' of clean energy fund: Sitaram Yechury

Yechury alleged that the economy of the country has been destroyed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his associates.

10 Dec 2018 3:15 PM

Tax experts expect reduction in rates on some items besides easing of various procedures for trade and industry.

GST on ACs, colour TVs to be cut to 18 per cent

The council headed by finance minister Arun Jaitley is expected to take up the issue on December 22.

10 Dec 2018 10:19 AM

Noting that there has long been a legacy of corporate debt associated with bad infrastructure projects in India, Obstfeld said it has been very concentrated in banking system. (Photo: File)

IMF chief economist lauds Modi govt for 'very solid' growth, GST

'India under the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has carried out some really fundamental reforms,' IMF chief said.

10 Dec 2018 7:59 AM

The ministry further said that the cost of housing projects or complexes or flats, other than those in affordable segment, would not have gone up due to implementation of GST.

No GST on flats with completion certificates: Govt

The ministry also asked the builders to reduce the prices of properties by passing on the benefit of lower GST rate.

09 Dec 2018 5:39 AM

The Ockhi storm raged in 2017 killing at least 218 people in southern Tamil Nadu and Kerala and now Gaja came with the force of a herd of elephants on the march in 2018.

To mitigate plight in face of nature’s fury

Natural disasters have become customary visitors to Tamil Nadu.

05 Dec 2018 12:05 AM

Targeting Modi on demonetisation and the Goods and Services Tax (GST), Gandhi said the prime minister had a confusion that people in the world do not know anything and he had a sense that all knowledge came from his mind. (Photo: File)

What kind of Hindu is he?: Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi in Rajasthan

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said Saturday Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not understand the foundation of Hinduism.

01 Dec 2018 6:00 PM

On demonetisation and GST implementations, Gandhi claimed that people have confusion about these. (Photo: File)

PM Modi shaped 2016 surgical strikes into 'political asset': Rahul Gandhi

The Congress president alleged that the surgical strike was made public as the BJP was fighting elections in Uttar Pradesh.

01 Dec 2018 2:02 PM

It also said that the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector was under stress due to demonetisation, and that it also had a cascading effect on sectors like services and production.

GST made things worse, says Shiv Sena

The RBI board had held a marathon meeting on Monday over several issues.

22 Nov 2018 1:48 AM

Of the total recovery, Rs 3,124 crore was from GST evaders, followed by Rs 2,174 crore in case of service tax.

Rs 29,088 crore indirect tax evasion detected during April-Oct

The total number of cases where service tax was evaded stood at 1,145 involving Rs 22,973 crore.

21 Nov 2018 3:36 PM

The proposal, according to officials, will improve operational efficiencies across the country's logistic landscape. (Photo: ANI)

Revenue dept plans linking e-way bill with FASTag to check GST evasion

The integration of the e-way bill system with FASTag and LDB is expected to help boost tax collections.

19 Nov 2018 3:04 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

GST a monumental reform, hit growth only for 2 quarters: Jaitley

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan blamed the indirect taxation reform for derailing the India's growth story.

12 Nov 2018 11:08 AM

India's economic growth held back due to note ban, GST: Raghuram Rajan

Mr Rajan said for four years -- 2012 to 2016 -- India was growing at a faster pace before it was hit by two major headwinds.

10 Nov 2018 4:45 PM

As much as Rs 3,096 crore worth of IGST refund claims are held up on account of various deficiencies.

Rs 82,775 cr GST refunds to exporters done; Rs 5,400 cr is pending

The disposal rate of GST refunds is 93.8 per cent as on October 31.

10 Nov 2018 10:59 AM

The GST help desks will have nodal officers for trade facilitation who would guide the small businesses on their queries surrounding the GST.

CBIC to daily monitor MSME grievance on GST, sets up help desks to resolve queries

The move benefited about 93 per cent of the GST registered taxpayers.

05 Nov 2018 5:46 PM

PM’s Diwali gift to MSMEs: Rs 1 crore loan in 59 minutes

Easing compliance with environmental rules, MSMEs will need single air and water clearance to establish a factory.

03 Nov 2018 12:55 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

PM announces incentives for MSMEs, Rs 1 crore loan in 59 minutes

12 historic decisions will boost small and medium enterprises, says PM Modi.

02 Nov 2018 5:51 PM

Every vehicle plying on roads need a PUC certificate, which indicates that the emissions are in alignment with pollution norms and are not harmful to the environment.

Vehicle owners to pay 18 per cent under GST on pollution check

The AAR said that the government has authorised the applicant to issue PUC certificate on payments.

23 Oct 2018 2:22 PM

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