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The one national GST unifies the countrys USD 2 trillion economy and 1.3 billion people into a common market, an exercise that took 17 tumultuous years.

With GST, India takes a leap towards 'one nation one tax'

Besides the Congress, other parties that boycotted the event included RJD, DMK and Left parties.

30 Jun 2017 11:50 PM IST

Niti Aayog member Bibek Debroy.

Talk that GST would boost GDP growth by 1-1.5 per cent rubbish: Debroy

Debroy said the Indian GST is not an "ideal" one because of the country's federal structure.

30 Jun 2017 5:18 PM IST

Photo caption: Under it, C-GST will be levied by the Centre, S-GST by states and I-GST on inter-state supply of goods and services. (Representational Image)

GST midnight launch, a starry affair: here's a list of attendees

The midnight GST launch will see big names like Amitabh Bachchan, Ratan Tata grace the occasion.

30 Jun 2017 10:21 AM IST

Finance minister Arun Jaitley

Congress to skip GST midnight launch

The 80-minute function is likely to begin at 11 pm in Parliament's Central Hall and go on past-midnight.

30 Jun 2017 5:42 AM IST

Union Minister for Finance, Defence and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley briefs a press conference after a Cabinet meeting in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

GST: A new era of taxation

India will become more aligned with the system of one nation, one tax that prevails in advanced economies like that of...

30 Jun 2017 12:27 AM IST

Union Minister for Finance, Defence and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley briefs a press conference after a Cabinet meeting in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Jaitley urges parties to 'broaden shoulders and own up' GST decision

Jaitley's plea comes amid reports of political parties like Congress, Trinamool Congress and CPI boycotting the GST...

29 Jun 2017 6:16 PM IST

IndiGo aircraft crossed the runway, and entered another taxiway where a Jet Airways plane was stationed.

Air India disinvestment: IndiGo willing to buy AI stake

Government officials said IndiGo expressed in interest in buying stakes in Air India post the Cabinet decision on...

29 Jun 2017 2:39 PM IST

Article 246 says every state can levy a GST.

Indian businesses ill-prepared for GST transformation

Industries are on strike, others are facing an avalanche of paperwork, while some retailers remain confused.

29 Jun 2017 1:53 PM IST

Air India aircrafts

Anand Mahindra says only the brave will take on Air India

After the Cabinet approved the disinvestment of Air India, there appeared to be little enthusiasm among potential...

29 Jun 2017 1:34 PM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

7th Central Pay panel revises allowances for employees; in effect from...

The 7th Pay Commission suggested abolition of 53 allowances. Of these, the govt decided not to do away with 12...

29 Jun 2017 9:01 AM IST

Govt could allow Air India to remain a national carrier by controlling at least 51 per cent stake.

Cabinet approves Air India disinvestment

Jaitley said that the Cabinet has given in-principle approval for disinvestment in Air India.

29 Jun 2017 1:57 AM IST

Union Minister for Finance, Defence and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley briefs a press conference after a Cabinet meeting in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

SJM objects to some GST rates, TMC will skip midnight rollout

Mamata Banerjee said her party will not attend the GST rollout on June 30 midnight.

29 Jun 2017 1:36 AM IST