GST rollout at midnight of June 30 - Here are program details
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced that the President will launch GST inside the Central Hall of Parliament on the midnight of June 30.
Jun 20, 2017, 13:55 PM ISTGST rollout: Modi govt all set to ring in India's biggest tax reform at stroke of June 30 mid-night
Reminiscent of India's tryst with destiny at the mid-night of August 15, 1947, Parliament's historic Central Hall will host a function on the intervening night of June 30-July 1 to ring in the nation's biggest tax reform -- GST.
Jun 20, 2017, 13:44 PM ISTGovt ropes in Amitabh Bachchan to promote GST- watch this video
The government has roped in Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan to promote Goods and Services Tax (GST), ahead of the sweeping tax reform's implementation scheduled from July 1.
Jun 19, 2017, 15:24 PM ISTGST impact: Prices of many essential drugs to rise up to 2.29%
Prices of majority of essential drugs will increase by up to 2.29 percent when the Goods and Services Tax regime kicks in from next month.
Jun 13, 2017, 14:00 PM ISTGST rollout: Centre proposes to defer e-way bill citing lack of software
With just a few days left for GST rollout, the Centre is in favour of postponing by a few months the implementation of the e-way bill, which requires movement of good above Rs 50,000 to be to pre-registered online.
Jun 12, 2017, 15:56 PM ISTGST Council lowers tax rate for 66 items: Here's the complete list
Tax rates for as many as 66 items including kitchen staples like pickles and mustard sauce under the ensuing GST regime have been cut to meet demands from various quarters as the country prepares for rollout of one- nation-one-tax regime in less than three weeks.
Jun 12, 2017, 09:30 AM ISTGST Council to meet on June 11 to review rates, amend rules
The all powerful GST Council will meet on Sunday to review some of the rates on which industry has expressed displeasure, besides amending the draft rules.
Jun 09, 2017, 16:43 PM IST'Sensex among best performing indices globally during May'
Benchmark sensitive index Sensex was among the top performing indices globally during May, and this momentum is expected to continue in the next two- three years, says a report.
Jun 09, 2017, 15:50 PM ISTGST Council forms 18 groups to sort out industry worries
The GST Council has set up 18 sectoral groups to interact with the sectors like telecom, banking and export and sort out their issues in a time-bound manner for a smooth transition to the new indirect tax regime.
Jun 09, 2017, 14:04 PM ISTFoodgrains, milk, veggies to be up to 5% cheaper under GST
The government on Thursday said foodgrains, flour, milk, vegetables and fruits will get cheaper by up to 5 percent once the Goods and Services Tax is rolled out.
Jun 08, 2017, 20:12 PM ISTAbolished various cesses via budgets paving way for GST: Govt
The finance ministry on Wednesday said it has gradually abolished various cesses on goods and services in the last three Budgets, and 13 more through the Taxation Laws Amendment Act 2017, in the run up to the July 1 rollout of GST.
Jun 07, 2017, 17:13 PM ISTGST to help India achieve 9% growth rate: Niti Aayog CEO
The Goods and Services Tax, to be rolled out next month as the biggest tax reform since independence, will help India achieve 9 percent growth rate, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Tuesday.
Jun 06, 2017, 14:06 PM ISTGST rollout from July 1 will be a turning point for India's economy: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that rollout of the new indirect tax regime -- GST from July 1 will be a turning point for the India's economy.
Jun 05, 2017, 15:39 PM ISTGST Rates: Biscuits to attract 18%; footwear 5% and Gold 3%
The GST Council on Saturday decided to tax gold at 3 percent, footwear below Rs 500 at 5 percent and biscuits at 18 percent under the Goods and Services Tax, which will be rolled out from July 1.
Jun 03, 2017, 19:06 PM ISTBuy home before GST rolls out to save around 2% in taxes
GST is going to be implemented from July 1 and buying home is going to become relatively a costly deal. Watch the video and understand how GST will impact the dream of having your own house.
Jun 02, 2017, 19:23 PM ISTMission GST: 1 जुलाई से क्या होगा सस्ता और क्या महंगा?
India's mega reform GST, set for July 1 rollout, leaves some worried. Watch full video to know more!
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'Looking at options for timely refund of taxes to exporters'
Allaying concerns of exporters related to GST, the commerce ministry on Friday said it is looking at all options to ensure timely refund of taxes under the new indirect tax regime to be rolled out next month.
Jun 02, 2017, 16:19 PM ISTLook at existing levy before seeking GST rate cut: Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday asked industry to look into the existing incidence of indirect tax before seeking reduction in Goods and Services Tax rates as proposed by the GST Council.
Jun 01, 2017, 17:42 PM ISTGSTN IT system fully secure against any cyber attack: CEO
GST Network has used 'best in class' security solutions to ensure that the IT backbone for the new indirect tax regime is protected from cyber attacks, its CEO Prakash Kumar said on Wednesday.
May 31, 2017, 15:15 PM ISTNot ruling out rationalisation of GST rates: Revenue Secretary
Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia on Tuesday did not rule out the scope for rationalisation of tax rates fixed on various goods and services under the GST regime to be implemented from July one.
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