Arun Jaitley rules out single GST rate, says further rationalisation possible
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said that there is scope for further rationalisation of GST rates.
Nov 13, 2017, 20:26 PM IST
Demonetisation helped formalising large part of economy: PM Narendra Modi
In an address at an ASEAN business forum, Modi also highlighting rolling out of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as well as measures for bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings, besides the linking of Aadhaar database with financial transactions as part of broader policy initiatives to bring transparency in the financial sector.
Nov 13, 2017, 19:19 PM IST
Will pass on GST rate cut benefits to consumers: Nestle
As many as 178 items of daily use were shifted from the top tax bracket of 28 percent to 18 percent while a uniform 5 percent tax was prescribed for all restaurants, both air- conditioned and non-AC.
Nov 12, 2017, 20:35 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi behind amendments in Goods and Services Tax rates: Rajnath Singh
On November 10, tax rates on over 200 items, were cut to provide relief to consumers and businesses.
Nov 12, 2017, 17:06 PM IST
India wants Narendra Modi government to stop making excuses: Rahul Gandhi in Gujarat
Gujarat goes to polls next month on December 9 and 14. Gandhi, who is visiting north Gujarat, the BJP bastion over the years, is on a three-day visit to the state.
Nov 12, 2017, 16:56 PM IST
GST rate cut banked on August surplus
In the month of August the deficit came down to Rs 7,000 crore from 17,000 crore in July.
Nov 12, 2017, 08:02 AM IST
Assam includes GST in Class XII economics curriculum
Assam became the first state in the country last year to ratify the Constitution Amendment Bill on GST after the Lok Sabha passed the Bill in December 2016.
Nov 11, 2017, 21:18 PM IST
Government covering up sufferings of people: Shatrughan Sinha's latest barb at PM Modi
In an apparent reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shatrughan Sinha on Saturday accused the government of not highlighting the pain suffered by the people over demonetisation and implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Nov 11, 2017, 19:18 PM IST
'Thank you, Gujarat': Chidambaram takes a dig at Narendra Modi govt after big GST cut
The former finance minister said the step was being taken keeping the upcoming Gujarat elections in mind.
Nov 11, 2017, 10:11 AM IST
India Inc. welcomes reduction in GST tax rates
India Inc on Friday welcomed the decision of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council to reduce rates on 178 items.
Nov 10, 2017, 23:33 PM IST
Won't allow BJP to impose Gabbar Singh Tax on India: Rahul Gandhi
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Friday took a dig at Modi government's implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST), saying “we will not allow BJP to impose a Gabbar Singh Tax on India.”
Nov 10, 2017, 22:03 PM IST
Demonetisation, GST failures; PM Narendra Modi should sack Arun Jaitley: Yashwant Sinha
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Friday termed demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax as failures and asked Prime Narendra Modi to sack Finance Minister Arun Jaitley over GST.
Nov 10, 2017, 20:32 PM IST
GST Council removes 178 items from 28% slab; PM Narendra Modi hails move
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Friday decided to slash tax slabs for 178 items from 28 percent to 18 percent.
Nov 10, 2017, 19:50 PM IST
Markets end higher on GST relief, but post weekly loss
The broader Nifty, after moving between 10,254.10 and 10,344.95, finally concluded 12.80 points, or 0.12 percent, higher at 10,321.75.
Nov 10, 2017, 16:03 PM IST
Furniture, kitchen and confectionery items among 178 goods become cheaper after big GST cut
The all-powerful council pruned the list of items attracting the top 28 per cent tax rate to just 50 from 227 previously, Modi told reporters here.
Nov 10, 2017, 15:41 PM IST
GST Council keeps only 50 items out of 227 in highest slab; 177 items to become cheaper
The all-powerful GST Council pruned the list of items attracting the top 28 pecent tax rate to just 50 from 227 previously.
Nov 10, 2017, 14:21 PM IST
Don't understand GST: BJP leader's stage confession leaves party red-faced | Watch video
The minister statement has left the party red-faced
Nov 10, 2017, 09:58 AM IST
GST Council meet: Tax on 80% items of top rate slab likely to be slashed
The GST Council, which comprises of representatives of all states, have already rationalised tax rates for over 100 items.
Nov 09, 2017, 09:55 AM IST
GST Council likely to lower 28% tax on some common-use items: Arun Jaitley
The Council, headed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, will meet on November 10 to consider lowering the 28% rate on certain common-use items.
Nov 07, 2017, 17:17 PM IST
