Reaffirming Punjab’s strong fiscal performance, Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema announced on Monday that the state recorded a robust 14.59 per cent growth in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections during May 2026.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the retrospective levy of 28 per cent GST on online gaming bets, holding that the tax was constitutionally valid and did not violate the constitutional framework governing Goods and Services Tax.
The gross GST collection spiked by 8.7 per cent in April to a record of about Rs 2.43 trillion, government data showed.
The report also identifies key structural challenges constraining India's global competitiveness — fragmented state-led branding, limited global marketing outreach, lack of experience-led packaging, and ease-of-travel barriers including connectivity and visa processes.
The Delhi government moves to reset GST operations with large-scale transfers after inspection highlights discipline issues, long postings and complaints from taxpayers over delays and inefficiencies.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta effected a major administrative reshuffle in the Trade & Taxes (GST) Department, sending out a clear message about her government's zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and irregularities.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, during a surprise inspection of the State Goods and Services Tax (GST) office on Wednesday, reviewed the arrangements and the overall functioning of the office.
The stellar performance was mainly attributed to the GST 2.0 boost, according to data shared by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).
Showcasing robust financial management and sustained economic recovery, Punjab Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday announced a significant 12.52% increase in net Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection up to March in the financial year 2025–26.
The net Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for March increased to Rs 1.78 lakh crore, registering an uptick of 8.2% compared to the previous month, according to official data released on Wednesday.
