Budget 2015: Expect a clear and time bound roadmap to GSTIt is expected that with the implementation of GST, multiple incidence of taxes and leakages on account of unavailability of tax credits, c...
28 Feb, 2015, 08.12 AM IST
- Withdraw Minimum Alternative Tax on SEZs: Assocham
The government should consider withdrawal of Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) on the tax free zones to give a boost to the sector and exports,...
01 Feb, 2013, 07.38 PM IST
- Maharashtra plans exit option for SEZs, to turn land into local parks
The exit option given to promoters will free up a lot of land for investments, especially around Mumbai and Pune where there is otherwise a...
18 May, 2012, 04.47 AM IST
Budget 2012: Vendors should be allowed to not charge tax basis declaration issued by SEZ units, says E&YPresently, process of claiming refund of Service tax paid by SEZ units/ developers is a cumbersome and prolonged process.
29 Feb, 2012, 06.36 PM IST
- Commerce dept will seek rollback of MAT on SEZs
The commerce department will make a case for roll-back of minimum alternate tax imposed on special economic zones announced in the budget.
02 Mar, 2011, 03.58 AM IST
- Govt clears 11 new SEZ proposals
The government today cleared 11 new proposals to set up special economic zones, including those of Infosys and Wipro.
16 Sep, 2010, 02.13 PM IST
- Govt to take up 10 fresh SEZ proposals tomorrow
The Centre will take up ten new requests for setting up Special Economic Zones.
15 Sep, 2010, 03.12 PM IST
- SEZ sops may continue till 2014
The direct taxes code (DTC) approved by the Cabinet gives a reprieve to special economic zones till 2014 from the proposed regime.
28 Aug, 2010, 02.36 AM IST
Commerce department to oppose draft tax code on SEZ unitsThe commerce department is set to oppose the finance ministry’s proposal for withdrawing tax exemptions for new industrial units.
17 Jun, 2010, 02.53 AM IST
- Commerce min meets SEZs prior to tax talks with MoF
The commerce department is holding consultations with SEZ developers and units on the proposed direct tax code drafted by the revenue depar...
13 Oct, 2009, 01.17 AM IST
What IT & ITeS sector expects from the BudgetIn the run up to Budget 2009, expectations from the Information Technology and IT enabled Services sector are running really high. Top Indi...
17 Jun, 2009, 06.30 PM IST
- Govt considering de-notification rules for SEZs
The govt is looking into formulating new rules for de-notification of special economic zones in the wake of several developers, including r...
09 Jun, 2009, 05.12 PM IST
- Finmin firm on taxing SEZ units
Units in SEZs continue to be haunted by the implication of section 10 AA (7) of the Income-Tax Act which could prevent them from enjoying a...
08 Sep, 2008, 12.40 AM IST
- Nath hardsells relief for suppliers to SEZ
Services supplied to special economic zones outside the zone may be exempted from service tax.
05 Apr, 2007, 02.49 AM IST
- SEZs likely to get service tax waiver on all activities
The commerce & industry ministry is considering issuing a circular exempting special economic zone (SEZ) units and developers from service ...
18 Aug, 2006, 01.02 AM IST
- Commerce dept thwarts MoF plan to control SEZs
The finance ministry has lost out in the turf war for control over SEZs. The draft Cabinet note on the proposed SEZ Act, piloted by the com...
29 Aug, 2003, 12.25 AM IST
- Draft report on SEZ Act finalised
The commerce department has finalised the draft of the much awaited Act for special economic zones (SEZs), which will provide a comprehensi...
07 Dec, 2002, 06.50 AM IST