Tag: GST
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‘Government in fuel-price trap’
Former Union Petroleum Secretary S C Tripathi, when in office and after retirement, has proactively contributed to the country’s energy security and voiced his views on how to increase in-house production, bring down imports and look for alternate sources of energy. Tripathi, a UP cadre IAS officer of the 1968 batch, served as Secretary in …
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September 22, 2018 -
Indian economy to reach USD 5 trillion size by 2022: PM Modi
The government's push for Make-in-India has led to 80 per cent of mobile phones currently in use being manufactured within the country.
September 20, 2018 -
BJP govt failure on all fronts: Hooda
Hooda, who resumed the sixth phase of the Jankranti Yatra from Shahbad in Kurukshetra district, said the BJP government in the state has failed on all fronts in the state and is trying to mislead the people of the state.
September 18, 2018 -
Why solar energy use has declined in India
Since its introduction in 2008, the use of solar energy in India has increased gradually. This new source of energy promised to provide electricity without degrading the environment or depleting natural resources. Despite the rapid economic growth in the country, the majority of India’s population remains extremely poor. About 75 million of the world’s 300 …
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September 12, 2018 -
INLD gives call for Haryana Bandh on Sept 8
The leader of Opposition in Haryana Assembly, Abhay Singh Chautala said the Bandh will be observed on 8 September, 2018 by the traders in support of the above demands.
September 7, 2018 -
GST on overseas air tickets is violation of international norms: IATA chief
The aviation sector in India charges 5 per cent and 12 per cent GST on economy and business class tickets, respectively
September 4, 2018 -
GST will benefit economy, honest tax-payers: President Kovind
Kovind said the government last year introduced the Goods and Services Tax, the most comprehensive tax reform ever seen by the nation.
August 30, 2018 -
Centre releases Rs 600 crore to Kerala, waives off customs duty, GST on relief materials
The Centre on Tuesday released Rs 600 crore to flood-hit Kerala and decided to waive customs duty and GST on the relief materials being imported for the affected people in the state.
August 21, 2018 -
If elected, Congress to bring one tax, remove GST: Rahul Gandhi
Notified in November 2013 during the UPA tenure at the Centre, Article 371J of the Constitution is aimed at all-round development of the state's six northern districts, including Bidar.
August 13, 2018 -
Glitch-ridden GST was due to lack of time: GSTN CEO
The GSTN prepared all its systems based on the draft law but in March last year, the laws were modified.
August 12, 2018 -
Lok Sabha passes GST amendment bills
Goyal said that acknowledging the need to simplify return filing process, a committee was set up to study return forms which came up with a single-page return.
August 9, 2018 -
GST collections in line with government target, to rise further
During its last meeting, the GST Council had cut rates on a range of goods including sanitary pads, small TVs, refrigerators, washing machines and many other consumer goods.
August 1, 2018 -
GST collections rise to Rs 96,483 crore in July 2018
The total number of sales return GSTR 3B filed for the month of July is 66 lakh compared to 64.69 lakh filed in June.
August 1, 2018 -
GST replaced ‘Congress legacy tax’ with ‘good and simple tax’: Arun Jaitley
The Minister added that the day GST was implemented, several items earlier proposed to be put in the 28 percent category (where the 31 percent items were adjusted) were brought down to 18 percent.
July 27, 2018 -
‘Ambiguities exist in GST, concerns over e-way bill continue’
The authorities "need to be a bit lenient, because it's the initial stage of implementation... and they should also rely on other evidence," he said.
July 25, 2018 -
GST cuts bring cheers to equity market; Sensex hits record high
Investor sentiments were boosted after Goods and Services Tax on many items including electronic appliances were slashed on Saturday, analysts said.
July 23, 2018 -
A year after GST ~ II
Collections from GST have thus far been heartening. Between August 2017 and March 2018, Rs 7.19 lakh crore were collected under the GST at an average of Rs 89,885 crore per month, which included Rs.1.19 lakh crore of Central GST (CGST), Rs 1.72 lakh crore of State GST (SGST), Rs 3.66 lakh crore of IGST …
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July 23, 2018