GST rate at 20% good for industry, consumers: Experts
The GST rate of 20 percent, as suggested by a Parliamentary Committee, would benefit the industry and will also not be a burden on consumers, experts say.
Jul 23, 2015, 15:44 PM IST
Rajya Sabha panel submits GST report; Congress, Left, AIADMK dissent
Reacting to the report including the dissent, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the government will go ahead with enacting the legislation in Parliament.
Jul 22, 2015, 21:50 PM IST
'Centre, states working to meet GST roll out deadline'
The Centre and states are taking administrative steps to meet the April 1, 2016 deadline for roll out of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), Finance Ministry said Wednesday.
Jul 22, 2015, 20:00 PM IST
GST Bill: 10 key facts you should know
The GST subsumes various central indirect taxes including the Central Excise Duty, Countervailing Duty, Service Tax, etc. It also subsumes state value added tax, octroi and entry tax, luxury tax, etc.
May 06, 2015, 18:28 PM IST
