GST Bill tabled in Lok Sabha; PM Modi to participate in debate
After facing fierce opposition over the Bill for almost a year, the government succeeded in bringing all major opposition parties, including Congress, on board and it was passed in the Upper House with an overwhelming majority on August 3.
Aug 08, 2016, 14:12 PM IST
GST Bill to be taken up by Lok Sabha today; PM Modi likely to intervene during debate
Major tax reform--GST bill--will be taken up by Lok Sabha on Monday, with virtually all political parties backing this legislation.
Aug 08, 2016, 08:49 AM IST
GST Bill's passage credit positive for India rating: Moody's
The passage of GST Bill in the Rajya Sabha is "credit positive" for India's sovereign rating as the rollout of Goods and Services Tax regime will have a favourable impact on growth and tax revenues, Moody's Investors Service said on Friday.
Aug 05, 2016, 18:02 PM IST
GST fallout: You may have to pay more for under-construction property from April next year
Implementation of the GST law will make a negative impact on the under-construction properties with expected rise in its tax burden.
Aug 05, 2016, 14:14 PM IST
GST an opportunity to rationalise tax structure in auto sector
Hailing the passage of GST Bill in the Rajya Sabha, automobile makers on Thursday said it offers an "excellent opportunity" for rationalising the existing differential tax structure on vehicles based on physical dimensions and simplify taxation burden.
Aug 04, 2016, 15:44 PM IST
GST: Govt working for its rollout from April next year
Setting a target of April 1, 2017 for rollout of the Goods and Services Tax, the government today unveiled a detailed roadmap for its implementation and said it is aiming for an "optimal" rate of taxation though the final decision will be taken by the GST Council.
Aug 04, 2016, 15:38 PM IST
One nation, one tax – How GST will change India's tax system
As that nationwide system is constructed and brought online, tax administrators will also have to be retrained.
Aug 04, 2016, 15:08 PM IST
GST: Winners and losers from passage of India's landmark tax reform
Have a look at the macro implications of GST, and some insight on the sectors and companies that will be the likely winners and losers from the reform.
Aug 04, 2016, 14:54 PM IST
GST benefits: Know who gains what- Industry, government, consumers
Know how everybody -industry, businesses, government, consumers- will be benefitted from the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Aug 04, 2016, 13:40 PM IST
GST road ahead: Target date for rollout is April 1 next year
A day after the upper house of Parliament unanimously passed the historic GST Bill, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that a very major step forward has been taken in direction of having a uniform tax in the country.
Aug 04, 2016, 12:23 PM IST
GST Impact: Here's the list of what may get cheaper and what may get dearer
Here's the list of what may get cheaper and what may get dearer assuming the standard GST rate at 18 percent.
Aug 04, 2016, 11:58 AM IST
Passing of GST bill an extremely progressive step: Walmart
Hailing the passage of GST Bill in Rajya Sabha as an extremely progressive step, Walmart India said creating a single market in India for goods and services will boost the country's economy significantly, help retail sector in a big way.
Aug 04, 2016, 09:05 AM IST
GST Bill to address tax ambiguities, spur growth: ICT industry
Indian telecom and technology companies said passage of the GST Bill will facilitate ease of doing business and address ambiguities in the current indirect tax landscape, thus benefiting the economy.
Aug 04, 2016, 09:03 AM IST
GST debate in Rajya Sabha: Friendly exchanges between Jaitley, Chidambaram
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and his predecessor P Chidambaram were engaged in friendly exchanges in the Rajya Sabha as the House discussed the historic Constitution Amendment Bill on GST.
Aug 04, 2016, 09:01 AM IST
GST: How it will affect the IT industry
The GST regime would streamline the taxation system and make it much more transparent, but would also create multiple taxation points, which will be a "challenge" for the IT industry, Nasscom said.
Aug 04, 2016, 08:52 AM IST
GST bill a 'game-changer' for India's economic growth: USIBC
The US India Business Council has termed the passage of GST bill by the Indian Parliament as a "game-changer", saying it is a significant milestone in efforts to improve the country's ranking in World Bank's ease of doing business index.
Aug 04, 2016, 08:44 AM IST
Panel Discussion on GST and its feasibility of implementation | Part-III
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Aug 04, 2016, 08:41 AM IST
Panel Discussion on GST and its feasibility of implementation | Part-I
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Aug 04, 2016, 08:40 AM IST
Watch: FM Arun Jaitley speaking on GST Bill from Rajya Sabha
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Aug 04, 2016, 08:39 AM IST
Historic GST Bill passed in Rajya Sabha with all amendments
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Aug 04, 2016, 08:38 AM IST
