Cabinet approves Rs 37,500 crore coal gasification scheme to cut import dependenceThe Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 37,500 crore scheme to promote surface coal and lignite gasification projects, aiming to gasif...
13 May, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
India rolls out new gold math with import duty hike. Who will foot the bill?India has sharply raised import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb demand, protect the rupee and preserve foreign-exchange re...
13 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Gold volume growth may dip 10–15% after duty hike, say jewellersIndia's gold and silver import duty hike may affect jewellery sales volumes initially. Industry leaders believe demand will stay strong due...
13 May, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
What should you do with your gold investments after PM Modi urges people to postpone gold purchases?Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to postpone gold purchases to curb India's import bill amidst West Asia tensions. While the intention is...
13 May, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Gold jewellery to get costlier: Here's how much more you need to pay on your next purchaseIndia has significantly raised import duties on gold and silver. This move aims to reduce foreign exchange outflow and ease pressure on res...
13 May, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
India EV Boom 2026: Electric cars race ahead – until price, policy and reality hit the brakesIndia’s electric vehicle (EV) market 2026: India's electric vehicle sales are surging, driven by new models and growing acceptance. However...
26 Apr, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Liquidity unlocked, access denied: With rating rules, how TReDS leaves most MSMEs behindDespite the government’s TReDS push, experts say the RBI’s move to ease onboarding lacks clarity as credit ratings continue to be a key bot...
15 Apr, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
GST council refers Par panel recos to cut GST on fertiliser to Group of MinistersTalking to reporters after the 53rd GST council meeting, Keshav said the proposal to reduce the GST rate on fertilisers has been referred t...
24 Jun, 2024, 11.30 AM IST
6-years of GST: With record high collections, why it is an opportune time for rate rationalisationThe primary ideology behind rate rationalisation has been to simplify the GST rate structure and not to garner additional revenues for the ...
01 Jul, 2023, 01.02 PM IST
GST Council meet: Decriminalisation of offences, curbing tax evasion in pan masala, gutkha biz on agendaBesides, GST on online gaming and casinos may come up for deliberations as the Group of Ministers (GoM), chaired by Meghalaya Chief Ministe...
16 Dec, 2022, 08.33 PM IST
Group of Ministers fails to reach consensus on GST rate rationalisationThe Group of Ministers will, however, present a status report to the GST Council on the consensus which was arrived at the previous meeting...
18 Jun, 2022, 12.08 AM IST
Group of Ministers on GST rate rationalisation to meet on Jun 17GST Council is likely to meet by the end of this month and will discuss, among other things, the GoM interim report on rate rationalisation...
15 Jun, 2022, 05.03 PM IST
Group of Ministers agree to levy 28% GST on casino, race course and online gamingThe GoM, headed by Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma, met earlier in the month to discuss the valuation of services provided by casino...
18 May, 2022, 05.00 PM IST
GoM to meet on Nov 27 to finalise report on GST rate rationalisationSources said the Fitment committee, comprising tax officers from states and the centre, has made many "sweeping" recommendations regarding ...
23 Nov, 2021, 10.32 PM IST
GST panel recommends no extra tax incentives for digital transactionsThe panel has decided to wait for stabilisation of revenues under Goods and Services Tax and the new return filing systems in the current f...
08 Jul, 2018, 11.12 PM IST
Panel begins review of GST laws to remove glitchesThe government is keen that the recommendations are received at the earliest and it can quickly move the amendments.
09 Nov, 2017, 12.19 PM IST
Telcos plan to meet ministers’ group to discuss impact of GSTThe COAI represents India’s top phone companies such as Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India, Idea Cellular and new entrant Reliance Jio Infocomm,...
22 May, 2017, 12.48 AM IST