Stocks in news: HDFC Bank, Infosys, Yes Bank, Hindustan Zinc and RVNLIndian equities continued their downward trend due to rising global bond yields and high crude oil prices. The Nifty 50 fell by 198.50 poin...
05 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Next-gen GST: Taking India's reform journey forwardThe new GST framework in India aims to streamline compliance processes while lowering tax rates, contributing to enhanced economic stabilit...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
GST Council may clear sweeping compliance reforms; e-commerce sellers, genuine buyers to get reliefThe GST Council will assess various procedural reforms aimed at simplifying tax compliance for businesses. Proposed measures include enabli...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Employers may soon be able to claim ITC on GST paid for employee insurance coverThe GST Council is gearing up to consider a proposal regarding input tax credit for employee insurance premiums. Currently, businesses cann...
04 Oct, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
GST 2.0's next move: Council may scrap officers' arrest powers, raise prosecution bar to Rs 5 croreThe GST Council is weighing changes to GST enforcement, including ending officials' arrest powers and shifting to court-ordered arrests. Cr...
04 Oct, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Govt absorbing up to Rs 2,700 per urea bag as global costs rise to Rs 3,000: Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the Centre absorbs a significant urea subsidy for farmers. This subsidy currently sta...
02 Oct, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh commercial tax collections rise 18 pc to Rs 30,436 cr in H1Andhra Pradesh’s commercial tax collections rose 18% year-on-year to Rs 30,435.98 crore during April-September 2026, with September recordi...
02 Oct, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Strong macro show takes shape in Q2 before festive rushIndia's economy is experiencing significant growth, highlighted by a 14.7% increase in goods and services tax collections in September. Car...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Your UPI payment just got a price tag: what it means for GST-registered taxpayersNPCI, which manages UPI, has brought in a merchant discount rate of 0.4% on certain person-to-merchant UPI payments above Rs 2,000.
01 Oct, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
RBL Bank gets show cause notice with GST demand of over Rs 173 croreRBL Bank said it received a showcause notice from Maharashtra GST authorities proposing a demand of over Rs 173.08 crore, including interes...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
GST 2.0 revived demand. Now industry wants its tax credit unstuckThe GST Council is set to reconvene after a year to focus on reforming the input tax credit system. Recent surveys by KPMG and Deloitte hig...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Jefferies names Max Financial as its top insurance pick, sees 41% upside despite target cutJefferies has moved Max Financial Services to the top of its life insurance picks, retaining a Buy rating despite cutting its target price....
28 Sep, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Hyderabad: ITC fraud of Rs 32.28 cr unearthed, company director heldThe CGST Secunderabad uncovered a fraudulent Input Tax Credit case involving a significant amount of Rs 32.28 crore. A company director was...
25 Sep, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
GST Council to take view on 18% levy on UPI merchant fees: ReportThe GST Council will meet on October 7 to discuss GST levy on UPI merchant fees exceeding Rs 2,000. The government has proposed a 0.4 perce...
24 Sep, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
UPI MDR could cost 47.2 bps with GST for merchantsThe new framework introduces a 0.4% MDR on person-to-merchant UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, capped at Rs 300 on transactions of Rs 75,00...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
UPI MDR may attract 18% GST; eligible merchants can claim input tax creditEffective October 15, UPI payments to merchants (P2M) above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4% merchant discount rate with an overall cap of Rs 3...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
UPI MDR above Rs 2,000 to attract 18% GST, merchants can claim input tax creditUPI payments to merchants above two thousand rupees will attract a zero point four percent merchant discount rate. Merchants will pay eight...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.39 PM IST