Goods and Services Tax Bill

Demonetisation, GST two torpedoes against Indian economy: Rahul Gandhi attacks Narendra Modi

Launching a scathing attack on Narendra Modi government over the 2016 demonestisation move, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said November 8 will be observed as a 'sad day'.

Oct 30, 2017, 16:15 PM IST

GST mobile vans to address traders' concerns in Delhi

The Delhi government on Monday flagged off six mobile vans that will go across city markets to raise awareness on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and address concerns of traders regarding the new tax regime.

Jul 24, 2017, 15:43 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh government may pass the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill next week

A special two-day session has been convened for the passage of the bill on May 26

May 19, 2017, 13:35 PM IST

Puducherry Assembly passes GST Bill

The Parliament had on April 6 passed four legislations to pave the way for nationwide roll-out of GST from July 1.

May 17, 2017, 16:42 PM IST

India defying global slowdown, poised to seize opportunity: Arun Jaitley

Giving credit to an aspirational society for forcing politicians to support reforms, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said Indian economy has defied global slowdown and geo-political tensions and is now poised to seize the opportunity to grow faster.

Aug 07, 2016, 19:12 PM IST

Check out Shah Rukh Khan’s tweet about the GST Bill

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, by his own admission has limited understanding of the “financial stuff” but he is thrilled as the GST Bill would help India turn into world's biggest single market.

Aug 04, 2016, 09:26 AM IST

DNA: Analysis of functioning of GST bill

Analysis of new tax system GST and its benefits to the common man in India. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!

Aug 04, 2016, 00:28 AM IST

JD(U) offers support to govt on GST

 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley after which he offered JD (U)'s support to the legislation.

Jul 20, 2016, 00:03 AM IST

Kashmir issue dominates Rajya Sabha on first day of monsoon session: As it happened

Parliament's Monsoon Session began on Monday, with the Rajya Sabha holding a discussion on the Kashmir unrest issue.

Jul 18, 2016, 18:07 PM IST

Amid Centre Vs states conflict, Kejriwal, Mamata, Rawat to face PM Modi today

Tomorrow's meeting will put PM Narendra Modi and all those leaders, who have often accused the NDA government of acting like a wrecking ball for them, in the same room.

Jul 15, 2016, 16:45 PM IST

Government will push GST bill passage in Monsoon Session: Venkaiah ​Naidu

The government will seek to ensure that the bill on pan-India Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be passed in the upcoming session of Parliament, scheduled from July 18 to August 12, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu said on Wednesday.

Jun 29, 2016, 13:04 PM IST

Monsoon Session of Parliament to begin from July 18, end on August 12

The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) met on Wednesday and recommended holding of Parliament's Monsoon Session from July 18 to August 12.

Jun 29, 2016, 12:21 PM IST

CCPA to meet today to decide Monsoon Session dates

Among the bills pending in the Rajya Sabha is the Goods and Services Tax Bill, moved in the Upper House in August last year after it was passed by the Lok Sabha.

Jun 29, 2016, 08:32 AM IST

India's medium-term outlook to only improve further: HSBC

Medium-term growth prospect of the Indian economy is improving, and with the GST Bill likely to be passed later in the year, it will only improve further, says an HSBC report.

May 20, 2016, 15:52 PM IST

Mamata Bannerjee backs GST Bill; will she be the catalyst behind Modi govt's reform push?

With Mamata Bannerjee set to assume her chair for the second term as West Bengal Chief Minister, the ruling BJP might see a revival of hope for the passage of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill –that has been pending for a very long time.

May 19, 2016, 15:48 PM IST

At present India has a Government where PM has the last word: Jaitley to Manmohan Singh

Finance Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley on Saturday took a dig at former prime minister Manmohan Singh saying that at present India has a Government where the PM has the last word.

Feb 13, 2016, 15:33 PM IST

BJP brands Rahul Gandhi's GST remark as a 'Main Bhi Hoon Naa' moment

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday flayed Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill passage, saying it was an attempt to prove his presence in the country since he has been on a holiday.

Jan 17, 2016, 11:52 AM IST

GST logjam: Naidu meets Sonia; seeks help to get bills passed

Naidu told Sonia that if required, the government will like to advance the Budget session of Parliament for early passage of these bills if political parties agree to it.

Jan 07, 2016, 12:58 PM IST

What Nehru​ established, current generation of Congress weakened: Arun Jaitley on Parliament disruptions

Castigating Congress strategy of disrupting Parliament session after session, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said the party should rue over the fact that "disproportionate and irrational" approach was hurting institutions.

Dec 24, 2015, 16:33 PM IST

Opposition setting a wrong precedent by disrupting Parliament: Arun Jaitley on GST Bill impasse

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday expressed hope that the GST Bill, which is currently stuck in Rajya Sabha, will be passed next year.

Dec 16, 2015, 11:33 AM IST