GST reform

One GST rate won't work in 'tax non-compliant' India: Arun Jaitley

He said that the reason behind India starting off with multiple rates under was that the country had 17 taxes and 23 cesses, which were all amalgamated into the GST.

Feb 27, 2018, 19:34 PM IST

GST will help in e-commerce export, but clarity on policy needed: Stakeholders

Though e-commerce players are expecting a surge in exports after the roll-out of India`s landmark Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform, industry stakeholders feel there is a need to expand the categories for benefits under the export policy.

Jun 12, 2017, 12:41 PM IST

Government may table GST Bill in Parliament today

The Union Cabinet this week cleared four supplementary Goods and Services Tax (GST) legislations which will be introduced in Parliament in the ongoing budget session.

Mar 23, 2017, 11:46 AM IST

GST rollout from July 1 to make goods cheaper: Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Wednesday that the government was hoping to implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST) by July 1 after the enabling Bills get Parliament`s nod in the current budget session.

Mar 22, 2017, 11:18 AM IST

Next parliament session can break tax deadlock: Arun Jaitley

Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Saturday the upcoming budget session of parliament would be crucial for the passage of the proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) that has been blocked in two successive sessions.

Jan 02, 2016, 15:36 PM IST

GST key reform for creating single market in India: World Bank

The proposed GST law is the most important reform towards creating a single market in India and if it is implemented by April 2016 then its impact will be visible by 2018, the World Bank said Wednesday.

Oct 28, 2015, 19:38 PM IST

GST watered down, can still add 0.6% to GDP growth: HSBC

Terming GST as one of the most promising reforms on anvil, global giant HSBC on Wednesday said the bill has been "watered down" but can still add a "sizeable" 60 basis points to India's GDP growth rate.

Aug 12, 2015, 13:30 PM IST