GST Council

GST Council meeting today: Discussion on taxing non-essential items, revenue, compensation mechanism for states likely

The 39th meeting of GST Council was held in March, which proposed rationalisation of taxes on many items.

Jun 12, 2020, 14:33 PM IST

GST Council to meet next month; Finance Ministry not for raising rates on non-essential items

If goods and services tax (GST) rates are increased on non-essential items, sources said it will further bring down their demand and impede the overall economic recovery.

May 29, 2020, 17:49 PM IST

Mobile phones to cost more as Centre hikes GST to 18%

The GST (Goods and Services Tax) Council on Saturday (March 14, 2020) announced that the tax on mobile phones and specific parts will be increased from 12 per cent to 18 per cent. The decision of tax hike was taken in the GST council meeting chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. 

Mar 14, 2020, 19:34 PM IST

Finance Ministry to set up GST grievance redressal panel for taxpayers

The GST Council, in its 38th meeting held on December 18, had decided that a structured mechanism be set up for the taxpayers under GST to tackle their grievances on GST-related issues of specific/general nature.

Dec 25, 2019, 19:24 PM IST

GST Council slashes tax rate on hotel tariffs; aerated drinks to get costlier

The key sectors which would benefit from GST rate cuts are hotels, gems & jewellery, defence and automobiles.

Sep 20, 2019, 21:50 PM IST

GST panel unlikely to favour tax rate cut for auto sector

A government study, attached to the agenda of a Sept. 20 GST panel meeting, has said the total annual revenue loss could be as much as 500 billion rupees ($6.95 billion), if the panel decided to lower tax rates for the auto sector to 18% from 28%.

Sep 18, 2019, 10:35 AM IST

Centre may raise auto sector's plea at GST Council

The industry has demanded that the GST should be brought down to 18 per cent to reverse the consumption slowdown.

Sep 06, 2019, 18:13 PM IST

Major tax boost for electric vehicles, GST rates slashed to 5 %

The twin rate cuts are set to further boost electric vehicle sector. 

Jul 27, 2019, 14:37 PM IST

News 50: Watch top news headlines of the day

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Jul 25, 2019, 18:14 PM IST

News50: Watch top news headlines of the day

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Jul 25, 2019, 14:00 PM IST

36th GST Council meeting today; from electric vehicles to lottery, here's what's on agenda

This will be the first GST Council meeting after the Union Budget was tabled before the Parliament on July 5. 

Jul 25, 2019, 09:52 AM IST

DNA: Detailed analysis of Union Budget 2019-20

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for 2019-2020 in the national capital today. In this video watch a detailed analysis of Union Budget 2019-20.#BudgetWithZee #BudgetForNewIndia #Budget2019

Jul 05, 2019, 23:46 PM IST

DNA: Non Stop News, July 05th, 2019

This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. Watch this video for more info. #DNA #SudhirChaudhary #UnionBudget2019 #BudgetWithZEE

Jul 05, 2019, 22:08 PM IST

Budget 2019: Electricity and clean cooking gas for rural households by 2022, water by 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for 2019-2020 in the national capital today. A new Jal Shakti Ministry will work with states to ensure that every rural house gets water by 2024 under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Watch full video to know more.#BudgetWithZee #BudgetForNewIndia #Budget2019

Jul 05, 2019, 22:08 PM IST

Deshhit: Know top 20 desh hit news of today

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Jul 05, 2019, 21:40 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke: Will women, youth & farmer make India a 'Superpower'? Watch special debate

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for 2019-2020 in the national capital today. In today's debate, we ask: Taal Thok Ke: Will women, youth & farmer make India a 'Superpower'? Watch special debate.#BudgetWithZee #BudgetForNewIndia #Budget2019

Jul 05, 2019, 21:34 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke: Is Modi Govt promise of a $5 trillion economy realistic? Watch special debate

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for 2019-2020 in the national capital today. In today's debate we ask: Is Modi Govt promise of a $5 trillion economy realistic? Watch special debate. #BudgetWithZee #BudgetForNewIndia #Budget2019

Jul 05, 2019, 20:46 PM IST

GST Council has to decide on levy of GST on petroleum products: Pradhan

The prices of petroleum products in the country are benchmarked to international product prices.

Jun 26, 2019, 16:23 PM IST

GST Council extends anti-profiteering authority's tenure, sends rate cut on EVs to fitment panel

The date for the filing of annual Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns for 2017-18 fiscal extended by two months till August 30, 2019. 

Jun 21, 2019, 23:28 PM IST

GST Council meeting: No decision on reducing tax slab on electric vehicles, say sources

The GST Council was expected to consider slashing rate on electric vehicles to 5 percent, from 12 percent currently.

Jun 21, 2019, 17:40 PM IST