Taxation in India

DNA: What facilities government has provided in lieu of taxes?

In the financial year 2021-22, the Government of India had received Rs 27 lakh crore as tax. Of these, Rs 14 lakh crore was received by the government in the form of direct tax and Rs 13 lakh crore in the form of indirect tax. But what facilities government has provided in return?

Jul 07, 2022, 01:42 AM IST

There is constitutional compulsion before states to roll out GST before September 16, 2017: Arun Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Friday that rolling out GST before September 16 has become a constitutional necessity as  states will not be able to collect their share of taxes henceforth,there is no scope to delay the decision any further.

Dec 03, 2016, 09:53 AM IST

Govt to create permanent consultation mechanism to address investors' concerns: Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said land, labour and taxation are three areas where reforms are absolutely necessary.

Jun 24, 2015, 12:20 PM IST

Govt against high taxation; both pro-business, pro-poor: FM

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the Narendra Modi government does not believe in a high taxation regime but is being pro-business and pro-poor at the same time.

Aug 16, 2014, 18:35 PM IST