Modi's Diwali gift unwrapped: GST reset kicks in, easing pressure on your walletPrime Minister Modi's Diwali gift arrives as GST 2.0 simplifies the tax system, reducing slabs from four to two. Daily-use items become che...
22 Sep, 2025, 08.27 AM IST
BCCI to finalise team India jersey sponsorship in two weeksThe BCCI is set to finalize Team India's jersey sponsorship within two weeks following the tender process, with bids due by September 16. A...
13 Sep, 2025, 03.58 PM IST
Higher IPL ticket prices may squeeze franchise revenuesThe GST Council's decision to increase tax on IPL match admissions to 40% from 28% is anticipated to negatively impact franchise revenues, ...
06 Sep, 2025, 01.05 AM IST
No tax for BCCI, but 40% GST for IPL fans: Harsh Goenka slams govt's latest tax moveHarsh Goenka criticizes the new GST structure. It raises taxes on IPL tickets to 40 percent. This contrasts with the tax exemptions for the...
05 Sep, 2025, 05.52 PM IST
New GST rates: Is the puzzle over popcorn, paranthas and paneer finally solved?New GST Rates: The GST Council has approved a new tax structure effective September 22, resolving long-standing confusions on food items. P...
04 Sep, 2025, 07.37 PM IST
Pay more for IPL matches; movie tickets under ₹100 get cheaperThe GST Council has raised tax on sporting events like IPL to 40% while easing levies on cinema tickets under ₹100, now taxed at 5%. Higher...
04 Sep, 2025, 07.34 PM IST
Delta Corp, Nazara Technologies shares slide up to 7% after GST Council imposes 40% levy on casinos, gamingDelta Corp and Nazara Technologies shares plunged following the GST Council's approval of a 40% tax on casinos, betting, and online gaming....
04 Sep, 2025, 10.55 AM IST
GST 2.0: Watching Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill in IPL just got costlier, placed with non-essential & luxury itemsWatching IPL matches from the stadium is now more expensive due to a revised GST structure, increasing ticket prices to 40%. This places IP...
04 Sep, 2025, 08.30 AM IST
We cheer for IPL sixes, but who’s cheering for science? IITian gives a 'big, Indian' reality check as RCB victory euphoria eruptsIndia’s IPL has generated over ₹15,000 crore in profits in three years, yet the BCCI pays no income tax due to its charitable status. Exper...
04 Jun, 2025, 12.10 PM IST
Online gaming companies to slow spends during cricket world cupA senior executive at one of the large online real money gaming platforms told ET that the company is planning to spend only a fourth of wh...
20 Sep, 2023, 06.00 AM IST
Valuation markdowns hit Pine Labs, PharmEasy; Paytm’s boost to ONDC; and Netflix India under tax netContinuing with the trend of valuation markdowns at large tech companies, fintech firm Pine Labs and online pharmacy PharmEasy became the l...
12 May, 2023, 08.48 AM IST
New GST googly: Gifted IPL tickets are no longer freeThis would mean that any IPL franchise owner gifting complimentary tickets to its employees will have to cough up GST on the value. KPH Dre...
15 Jul, 2022, 11.59 PM IST
Modi targeting Pawar to grab headlines: NCP's Supriya SuleThe PM, in his election rallies in Maharashtra, has been speaking about internal affairs of the NCP and the Pawar family.
19 Apr, 2019, 05.14 PM IST
Digital advertising to grow 25%-30% in next 3-4 years: Aashish Bhasin, Dentsu“Digital advertising will completely outstrip all other advertising by a factor of maybe 200% or 250%.”
25 Sep, 2017, 03.17 PM IST
GST rate guide: Here is what all will become costlier after midnightIt is going to impact every Indian. The GST Council has fixed the GST rates for 1,211 items, keeping a majority of these in the 18% slab.
30 Jun, 2017, 08.55 PM IST
Post GST, watching live sports will be costlierClub culture in sports - like the Indian Premier League which is a mix of entertainment and huge prize money - will attract the highest tax...
30 Jun, 2017, 09.05 AM IST
What price for entertainment after July 1? Here's how GST will impact your fun timeIf you are from a high entertainment tax state like Jharkhand (110%) or Uttar Pradesh (60%), you will only pay 28% tax now.
24 Jun, 2017, 11.09 AM IST