NCP (SP) alleges Rs 24,300 crore loss in Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin schemeThe Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) has labeled the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana a major scandal. Over 80 lakh ineligible beneficiaries ...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
June 2026 Hindu Festivals: Parama Ekadashi, Mithuna Sankranti, Nirjala Ekadashi & Jyeshtha Purnima Dates, Timings and SignificanceJune 2026 is one of the most spiritually significant months in the Hindu calendar, featuring important observances such as Parama Ekadashi,...
31 May, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Withdraw fuel VAT to ease prices, NCP (SP) leader urges Maharashtra govtJayant Patil, a senior NCP (SP) leader, has appealed to the Maharashtra government. He wants the state to immediately remove VAT and surcha...
28 May, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Adityanath calls for trader-friendly tax system, better services for honest taxpayersUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed the state tax department to boost revenue collection. He emphasised providing f...
25 May, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea over renaming Navi Mumbai International AirportThe Supreme Court has declined to intervene in the renaming of the Navi Mumbai International Airport. The court stated it cannot dictate po...
19 May, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Delhi cuts VAT on aviation turbine fuel to 7% from 25%The Delhi government has significantly cut the Value Added Tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel. The tax on ATF will now be 7 percent, down from 25...
17 May, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Vat Savitri vrat katha: How Savitri’s devotion moved Yama and saved her husband Satyavan- the inspiring story behind one of Hinduism’s most sacred festivalsVat Savitri Vrat Katha: Vat Savitri Vrat is a sacred festival observed by married Hindu women for their husbands' longevity. The story reco...
16 May, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
Maharashtra govt mandates use of Marathi for revenue hearings, ordersThe Maharashtra government has mandated the use of Marathi in all revenue department quasi-judicial hearings and orders. A new standard ope...
15 May, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
Carbon-free, calcium-rich basalt may help reduce emissions from cement industry by 80 pc: StudyA groundbreaking study suggests a revolutionary shift in cement production could slash carbon emissions by over 80%. Researchers propose us...
15 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Maharashtra reduces VAT on jet fuel from 18% to 7%Aviation Turbine Fuel tax cut in Maharashtra offers relief to airlines. The state government reduced Value Added Tax to 7% from 18% until N...
15 May, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Liquor stocks have macro tailwinds, but will FTAs become a problem? 6 liquor stocks with an upside potential of up to 26%Supply chain disruptions caused by the US-Israel-Iran conflict have a second-order impact on several industries. The liquor sector is no ex...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Maharashtra govt may discuss VAT, fuel prices in April 28 cabinet meetingThe senior minister said that Maharashtra's share in VAT on petrol is marginally higher than that of the Centre, and this issue would be di...
27 Apr, 2022, 05.59 PM IST
No VAT payable by Subway on franchise fees in Maharashtra: High CourtSubway India enters into franchise agreements with third party restaurants (ie, franchisees), permitting them to operate sandwich shops by ...
19 Aug, 2016, 09.13 AM IST
Maharashtra loses Rs 2,500 crore revenue due to high VAT rate:ICAAccording to ICA estimates, of the total Rs 10,000 crore mobile phone market in Maharashtra, the state is losing revenue on Rs 2500 crore e...
21 Dec, 2014, 01.00 PM IST
Developers will have to pay 5% VAT, rules Supreme CourtSC has upheld the earlier verdict that asked builders to pay 5% VAT for sale of underconstruction houses between 2006 and 2010.
27 Sep, 2013, 12.23 PM IST
Tea prices may rise Rs 30/kg in MaharashtraPrice of tea will rise Rs 20-30 per kg in the state if the govt does'nt retain it in the 4% VAT list.
24 Mar, 2010, 04.28 AM IST
- PIL seeks stay on state's 'illegal' VAT
The implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) had helped Maharashtra shore up its revenues, like many other states, but now, a PIL is challen...
31 May, 2007, 01.03 AM IST