Physical gold vs gold ETF: Which can be more tax-efficient for investors?During Diwali, many choose to invest in gold due to its cultural significance and potential financial returns. It's crucial to grasp the ta...
DMK chief Stalin slams TVK govt over GST slump, loss of Rs 1,614 cr Korean investment to APM K Stalin has accused the ruling TVK government of causing economic decline in Tamil Nadu. He pointed out the record lows in GST revenue g...
Abolish LTCG, rationalise STCG, STT rates on equities: PHDCCI to Finance MinistryPHDCCI has recommended abolishing Long Term Capital Gains tax and modifying short-term capital gains taxes. The chamber suggests increasing...
Reckitt’s base effect GST boost in India to unwind in Q4, says CEOReckitt's India operations showed strong growth momentum in the July-September quarter compared to the previous year. The prior year was af...
No EPF, no pension: How Indian freelancers can build a retirement corpus in 2026-27; NPS, PPF, ELSS and the regime choiceNo EPF, no pension. Learn how Indian freelancers can save tax and build a retirement corpus in 2026-27 using NPS, PPF, ELSS and the right t...
Centre & states to draft rules for existing arrest cases under GSTThe Centre will collaborate with states to create standard procedures for handling arrest cases. Starting April 1, 2027, an invoice managem...
GST Council reforms address key industry concerns, focus shifts to implementation, says Dept of Revenue officialDuring the 57th GST Council meeting, significant recommendations were made to address concerns from stakeholders. The government plans to i...
GST 2.0 makes it less taxing as govt scrap arrest powers, raise prosecution threshold to Rs 5 crore in major overhaulThe GST Council recently approved substantial reforms to simplify the indirect tax structure and improve compliance. These changes include ...
Gold imports by nominated agencies may come under GST as Council weighs tax parityThe GST Council is set to meet on October 8, focusing on whether government agencies should be brought under the GST regime. As it stands, ...
ET Graphics: The GST playbook — milestones over 9 yearsFrom its rollout in 2017 to GST 2.0, India’s goods and services tax has evolved into a more digitised and predictable tax regime. Over nine...
No rate cuts, but big GST relief: 8 reforms on refunds, ITC, registration and enforcement | ExplainedThe GST Council has approved a sweeping process overhaul, easing registration, speeding up refunds, widening input tax credit and reducing ...
"GST is always very useful for state like West Bengal": Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta after 57th GST Council meetIn the recent 57th GST Council meeting, West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta emphasized the crucial role of GST in bolstering state...
India's GST Revolution: How India’s biggest indirect tax reform changed its economy and its way of doing businessIndia's GST Revolution: GST has transformed India's indirect taxation system, eliminating many previous levies to streamline compliance and...
GST Council meet: Scrapping tax officers' arrest powers, decriminalisation among reforms on agendaThe GST Council is poised to address significant reforms that could transform GST compliance for businesses. Among the proposed measures ar...
Next-gen GST reforms: Single registration, easier input tax credit among key MSME demandsThe 57th GST Council meeting, now slated for October 8, 2026 (Thursday), is likely to consider several proposals aimed at easing the compli...
GST Council to focus on auto refunds, swifter ITC, fewer noticesThe government is preparing to transition the GST regime toward a trust-based tax administration. This shift includes introducing sweeping ...
Industrial alcohol is the GST Council's unfinished federal business: States won the legal fight, but the 18% GST still appliesThe GST Council is set to meet regarding the regulation of industrial alcohol, which has been contested between the government and states. ...