India tax reform

Starry midnight in Central Hall to welcome GST – These big names will attend the launch

Reminiscent of India's tryst with destiny on the midnight of August 15, 1947, the event will be graced by President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Jun 30, 2017, 09:42 AM IST

Stage set for India's historic tax overhaul; FM urges opposition to not skip midnight GST launch today

Stage is set for the launch of a nationwide goods and services tax at midnight Friday amid protests from opposition parties who see hardships to small businesses in pushing through the biggest economic reform without preparations.

Jun 30, 2017, 09:29 AM IST

GST's red-carpet entry: Impact on consumers, traders, government

With the biggest tax reform set to receive a red carpet welcome in Parliament`s Central Hall when the clock strikes midnight on June 30, the Goods and Services Tax will irreversibly impact consumers, traders, businesses as well as the revenue collection machines of the states and the centre.

Jun 29, 2017, 15:04 PM IST

GST rollout: Special programme in Parliament on June 30 midnight; President to unveil India's new tax regime on July 1

The much awaited Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be launched from mid-night of June 30-July 1, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Tuesday.

Jun 20, 2017, 12:18 PM IST