Modi in Israel: With GST, India heading towards a transparent tax regime, says PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday termed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as by far the biggest economic reform and said India is now moving towards a modern, transparent, stable and predictable tax regime.
Jul 06, 2017, 20:23 PM IST
Vajpayee, not Congress, set the ball rolling on GST: Finance Minister Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thrusday said the first move towards the landmark GST was made by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government 17 years back, and not the Congress.
Jul 06, 2017, 19:30 PM IST
GST rollout smoother than anticipated: FM Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said that despite the anticipation of initial disruptions on account of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the rollout of the new indirect tax regime from July 1 was smooth and without any significant glitches.
Jul 05, 2017, 19:54 PM IST
J&K Assembly passes resolution for implementing GST amidst protest by Opposition
Jammu and Kashmir, the only state which failed to meet the June 30 timeline for the GST rollout, on Wednesday passed resolution for implementing India's new indirect tax regime amidst protest by opposition parties.
Jul 05, 2017, 17:04 PM IST
GST rollout: CGST won't apply on items not registered under trademark law
The finance ministry on Wednesday said that 5 percent CGST will not apply on products that are not registered under the Trade Marks Act.
Jul 05, 2017, 15:40 PM IST
Industry to add $280 billion to GDP from GST in 8-9 years
Industry is expected to contribute $280 billion to India's GDP in eight to nine years due to a positive fallout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as structural changes in the ease of doing business will propel growth, a study said on Wednesday.
Jul 05, 2017, 15:04 PM IST
Increased price of subsidised LPG cylinders in various cities post GST roll out – Check out
LPG price has seen steepest increase in six years -- following implementation of the Goods and Services Tax.
Jul 04, 2017, 16:49 PM IST
GST effect: Subsidised LPG rate hiked by up to Rs 32 per cylinder, steepest hike in 6 years
Domestic cooking gas (LPG) price has been hiked by up to Rs 32 per cylinder -- the steepest increase in six years -- following implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Jul 04, 2017, 15:57 PM IST
GST: 22 states remove border check posts, eight are dismantling
"With the roll-out of the GST, 22 states in India have abolished their check posts," a Finance Ministry release here said.
Jul 03, 2017, 22:35 PM IST
GST rollout: A reality check - 7 myths about Goods and Services Tax dispelled
The Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia through a series of tweets from his twitter handle has busted certain common misconceptions/ myths about GST.
Jul 03, 2017, 09:19 AM IST
GST Rollout in J&K in next few days: Piyush Goyal
J&K Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu had on Saturday stated in New Delhi that the state is likely to clear the legislation on the indirect tax regime by July 6.
Jul 02, 2017, 20:41 PM IST
GST: Steel sector to witness more organised form of business
Another industry body Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) said this is a transition period for the industry.
Jul 01, 2017, 17:48 PM IST
GST is a social reform too: SBI Chairman
Bhattacharya also said that initially there will be some hiccups and difficulties after implementation of the GST.
Jul 01, 2017, 16:49 PM IST
GST rollout: Here's what industry experts are saying
The Goods and Services Tax launch will enhance buying power of consumers as over 80 percent of the goods fall below the 18 percent tax bracket, but SMEs need to work to remove technology glitches, say experts.
Jul 01, 2017, 15:26 PM IST
India launches historic indirect tax regime GST: 5 top quotes of PM Narendra Modi
Here are 5 top quotes of PM Narendra Modi at special midnight session of parliament to launch GST
Jul 01, 2017, 10:46 AM IST
Your complete guide to GST rates for services and goods– Check out what's getting dearer and cheaper after GST rollout
The one national GST unifies the country's USD 2 trillion economy and 1.3 billion people into a common market, an exercise that took 17 tumultuous years.
Jul 01, 2017, 10:28 AM IST
GST Council to review rollout of GST on August 5
The all-powerful GST Council will review the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax as also levies on some of the items on August 5.
Jul 01, 2017, 09:24 AM IST
Top leaders, industrialists, cinestars mark GST launch
The historic Central Hall of Parliament opened for its first midnight ceremony in two decades for the launch of India's most sweeping tax reform, GST, with country's top leaders, cinestars and industrialists in attendance.
Jul 01, 2017, 09:17 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi terms GST as 'good and simple tax'
Terming the GST a 'good and simple tax', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it will put an end to harassment of honest traders and small businesses while integrating country into one market with one tax.
Jul 01, 2017, 08:58 AM IST
With GST, India embarks on a new economic system: PM Modi
India's 1.25 crore people will witness tonight's historic midnight launch of GST, PM Modi said.
Jun 30, 2017, 23:44 PM IST
