Will introduce one GST slab instead of 5 if Cong comes to power: Rahul Gandhi
Addressing a gathering in Mahabubnagar District as part of his 'Bharat Jodo Yatra,' he alleged that the existing faulty GST regime and Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's demonetisation in 2016 ruined small and medium businesses.
Oct 29, 2022, 13:18 PM IST
Cabinet clears proposal to make GSTN 100% govt-owned company
GSTN Board will initiate the process for acquisition of equity held by the private companies.
Sep 27, 2018, 10:49 AM IST
Govt frames parameters for division of taxpayers under GST
In a circular to all chief secretaries of states and principal commissioners of Central Tax, the GST Council secretariat laid down guidelines for division of taxpayers on the basis of their turnover to ensure single interface under the new indirect tax regime which was rolled out on July 1.
Sep 21, 2017, 19:55 PM IST
There may be initial problems during GST rollout: FM
He also said the GST Council will look at bringing real estate within the GST net by next year and revisit taxing of petroleum products under the new regime in 1-2 years.
Jun 27, 2017, 16:07 PM IST
GSTN asks Suvidha Providers to get systems audited as per ISO
With the looming July 1 deadline for new indirect tax regime, GST Network has asked the GST Suvidha Providers to get their systems audited as per ISO standards before they start feeding data into the network.
Jun 10, 2017, 17:41 PM IST
GST closer to July 1 rollout: All you need to know
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday moved four Bills for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha to give effect to the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Mar 29, 2017, 15:13 PM IST
GST Council clears crucial CGST, IGST laws; rollout likely by July 1
The GST Council on Saturday fixed a 5 percent tax rate on small hotels and restaurants and approved draft of key supporting legislations to enable rollout of the new indirect tax regime from July 1.
Mar 04, 2017, 17:59 PM IST
GST to be implemented from July 1 this year; all states on board: Shaktikanta Das
Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das on Tuesday said that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be implemented from July 1 this year.
Feb 28, 2017, 13:29 PM IST
Too many GST rates could be disastrous: P Chidambaram
Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Monday said that too many GST (Goods and Services tax) rates would be `disastrous` and advocated for reduction of rates in the new indirect tax regime.
Oct 24, 2016, 13:16 PM IST
KPMG-Ficci tie up for GST awareness
Tax consultancy firm KPMG on Monday said it has tied up with industry chamber Ficci for an awareness campaign on GST to highlight benefits and challenges of the new indirect tax regime.
Running against time on GST implementation, says Jaitley
Terming April 1, a very stiff target, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said the government is "running against time" for the implementation of GST, but added that he would certainly like to give it a try.
Sep 07, 2016, 12:36 PM IST
GST set to become a reality as Congress, BJP reach 'broad understanding'
The logjam, which was witnessed in the Parliament in the recent sessions over the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill, is likely to end on Wednesday as a `broad understanding` has reached between the NDA Government and the Congress, thus paving way for its passage.
Aug 02, 2016, 09:40 AM IST
Modi govt hopeful of GST Bill passage in first week of August
Banking on support from regional parties for passage of the GST Bill, Government on Wednesday expressed hope that the Rajya Sabha will clear the indirect tax reform in the first week of August.
Jul 20, 2016, 12:43 PM IST
Govt will push GST bill passage in monsoon session: Naidu
The government will seek to ensure that the bill on a 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, 16:06 PM IST
Read the full text of Model GST Law
Here is the full text of Model GST Law.
Jun 14, 2016, 19:18 PM IST
Govt examining stakeholders feedback on GST
Government is examining the feedback of stakeholders on business processes regarding the proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, CBEC Chairman Najib Shah said Friday.
Jan 15, 2016, 23:08 PM IST
FM Jaitley hopeful of GST Bill in ensuing Budget session
After hitting the Congress wall in two successive Parliament sessions, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday exuded confidence that landmark GST Bill will be passed in the next session as numbers in the Rajya Sabha will tilt in favour of the new indirect tax regime.
Jan 02, 2016, 19:53 PM IST
GST certainly doable in 2016; in constant touch with Congress: FM Jaitley
GST, which seeks to simplify and harmonise the indirect tax regime across the country with a single uniform rate, has been stuck for many years in a political gridlock.
Dec 28, 2015, 17:42 PM IST
Antim Baazi: Chances of passing the GST Bill
As the Parliamentary Winter session has commenced the topic of GST Bill will be discussed in the assembly soon. So check out this segment to know more.
Nov 26, 2015, 18:39 PM IST
State FMs to meet on Nov 20 to discuss draft GST laws
State finance ministers are scheduled to meet on November 20 to discuss the model Goods and Services (GST) Tax law as well as the integrated-GST or iGST legislation.
Oct 25, 2015, 13:10 PM IST
