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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah (Photo: File)

Karnataka CM urges Centre to exempt handmade products from GST

State government would support the satyagraha's demand for zero per cent GST on handmade products.

20 Oct 2017 12:35 PM IST

According to sources in the finance department, the GST collection was not expected to be so high and hence it had asked the Centre for a compensation of Rs 6500 crore.

Traders worship GST portal!

GST has become a buzzword for difficulties being faced by small entrepreneurs.

19 Oct 2017 6:52 AM IST

Diwali is considered to be a festival of lights, but for decades Indians have associated firecrackers with the festival as well.

People choose lights and colour over noise: Traders

The colourful crackers are known for producing beautiful lights in the sky and are very popular among the kids as well...

19 Oct 2017 4:20 AM IST

Assocham president Sandeep Jajodia also urged the Centre that the NPA norms on getting the account classified under non-performing asset category for core sectors should be extended from 90-days to 180-days. (Photo:PTI)

Hit by DeMo-GST, corporates slash gifts by 35-40 per cent: Assocham

Disruptions arising out of demonetisation and roll out issues of the GST too have affected overall sentiment.

18 Oct 2017 2:47 PM IST

After a ruling was passed by the court last year, the Punjab Government denotified 12 stretches of state highways in April this year to provide relief to hotels and restaurants. (Photo: Representational/File)

Soon eating at AC restaurants will not cost you much, read why

GST Council may cut tax rate on eating at AC restaurants from 18 per cent to 12 per cent.

18 Oct 2017 12:39 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with BJP President Amit Shah waves at crowd during Gujarat Gaurav Mahasammelan in Ahmedabad. (Photo: PTI)

Ahead of polls, Modi takes dig at Nehru, calls Cong 'anti-Gujarat'

Modi, who began speaking in Hindi, switched over to Gujarati to connect with local traders and voters on the GST issue.

17 Oct 2017 1:04 AM IST

Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia

28 per cent GST slab to see fewer goods

This requirement, industry veterans claim, is forcing large companies to avoid procure their raw materials from smaller...

17 Oct 2017 12:40 AM IST

BJP national secretary Rahul Sinha also demanded that the elections be countermanded and fresh polls be declared by the State Election Commission. (Representational image)

Curious call on Gujarat poll

In view of such a statement, the EC was hard pressed to explain why it couldn't hold the HP and Gujarat Assembly...

16 Oct 2017 4:20 AM IST

Describing the two major recent reforms in India - the notes ban and Goods and Services Tax (GST) - as a monumental effort, Lagarde said it is hardly surprising that there is a little bit of a short-term slowdown as a result. (Photo: AFP/File)

IMF chief hails note ban, GST, says Indian economy on 'solid track'

The comment comes days after the IMF lowered its growth forecast for the current and the next year

15 Oct 2017 9:47 AM IST

Jaitley said the positive responses and statements about the Indian economy by the world leaders had increased the confidence of India. (Photo: PTI/File)

Govt carrying out right economic policy, not populism: Arun Jaitley

The finance minister took a shot at his critics who claim that demonetisation has hurt the Indian economy -- at least in...

15 Oct 2017 9:38 AM IST

DLF is a major player in Indias real estate industry. (Photo: PTI)

Put real estate under 12 per cent GST bracket: DLF CEO

Rajiv Talwar further suggests GST Council to move towards a single slab structure of taxation.

14 Oct 2017 11:37 AM IST

As per new IMF projections, Indias growth in 2016 is now estimated to be 6.6 per cent as against 7.6 per cent earlier. (Photo: AFP)

India should prioritise public banking sector reforms: IMF

Current account deficit should remain modest, financed by robust foreign direct investment inflows.

13 Oct 2017 8:30 PM IST