As GST turns 10, focus shifts to AI-led compliance, faster refunds, simpler tax processesIndia's Goods and Services Tax, now in its tenth year, is evolving towards greater efficiency. The government is leveraging AI, data sharin...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
No shortage of energy in country, LPG, oil supply situation comfortable: Hardeep Singh PuriSpeaking with reporters in Ludhiana, Puri further asserted that, while fuel prices rose considerably in many countries, rates in India drop...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
ATF prices for international airlines slashed 27%; domestic rates unchangedInternational airlines see a significant 27 percent cut in jet fuel prices. Domestic carriers, however, continue to pay unchanged rates. Co...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Rajasthan petrol pump operators threaten indefinite strike from Jun 1 over supply, pricing issuesPetrol pump operators in Rajasthan plan an indefinite strike from June 1. They demand government intervention on fuel pricing, supply disru...
27 May, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Air India, IndiGo to cut domestic flight operations as ATF prices, low demand hurt: ReportAir India and IndiGo are reducing domestic flights starting June 1 for three months. This move comes as jet fuel prices surge and demand di...
27 May, 2026, 11.41 AM 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
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
FMCG companies bracing for another round of price increases amid inflationDaily-use products such as soaps, detergents, biscuits, packaged foods and beverages are likely to become costlier as FMCG companies prepar...
10 May, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Airport operators urge MoCA for urgent relief amid 25% cut charges to compensate revenue lossAirport operators are requesting urgent government support. A 25 percent cut in landing and parking fees for domestic flights has impacted ...
01 May, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Petrol Price Today (April 22): As crude oil prices hover around $100, check fuel rate in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and other citiesPetrol price today: Petrol prices held steady across major Indian cities on April 22, 2026, despite global oil market volatility. In Delhi,...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Punjab sees biggest reduction in petrol price, Ladakh on dieselNew Delhi, Congress-ruled Punjab has seen the biggest reduction in price of petrol in the country after it cut local sales tax or VAT the m...
14 Nov, 2021, 01.45 PM IST
Punjab reduces VAT on fuel, other opposition parties still resistingPunjab reduced VAT on petrol by Rs 10 and on diesel by ₹5 on Sunday. BJD-ruled Odisha reduced the price by Rs 3 on petrol and diesel effect...
09 Nov, 2021, 07.50 AM IST
Total tax on petrol down to 50 pc, diesel to 40 pc after duty cutsTwo dozen states and UTs have matched the central government's excise cuts with a VAT reduction. And, in those states, the percentage of ta...
07 Nov, 2021, 01.07 PM IST
Jyotiraditya Scindia seeks VAT reduction on aviation turbine fuel in Madhya PradeshUnion Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said, "I have written a letter to all chief ministers in the country to reduce the Value...
01 Sep, 2021, 10.42 AM IST
SISPA seeks VAT reduction on cottonSale of cotton yarn in Tamil Nadu attracts 5% sales tax, whereas it is only 2% for yarn from neighbouring states.
03 Jun, 2015, 05.16 PM IST
- Biscuit makers demand reduction in VAT
Biscuit manufacturers today demanded value added tax (VAT) on biscuit be reduced to four per cent from the current level of 12.5 per cent.
09 May, 2007, 04.40 PM IST