Indian retail auto sales rise 9.6% in May; dealers see monsoon-driven demand aheadIndian auto retail sales grew 9.6 percent in May, overcoming heat and fuel price concerns. Passenger vehicles led the surge, with rural mar...
India's gross GST collections ease to Rs 1.94 lakh crore in May from April record as growth slows to 3.2%India's Goods and Services Tax collections saw a moderation in May 2026, reaching Rs 1.94 lakh crore. This figure represents a 3.2% increas...
Will petrol and diesel prices rise again? Fuel hike may be just the first of several increases, say expertsPetrol, Diesel price today: Fuel prices have been increased by Rs 3 per litre as state-run oil companies face mounting losses due to rising...
Election cash doles may trigger short-term consumption boost in apparel, smartphones, liquor: CEOsCash handouts from recent state elections are expected to boost spending on items like apparel, smartphones, and electronics. Consumers, es...
India’s gross GST collections hit record Rs 2.42 lakh crore in April, up 8.7%April saw India's Goods and Services Tax collections soar to an impressive Rs 2.42 lakh crore, showcasing an 8.7% growth from the previous ...
Akshaya Tritiya sees 30% volume drop in gold buying amid price spikeGold demand during Akshaya Tritiya dropped about 30% in volume as prices, up nearly 60% year-on-year, deterred large purchases. Buyers stay...
States should get compensation for GST revenue loss; eco growth should benefit all: Kerala FM BalagopalKerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal voiced concerns over potential revenue losses for states due to GST rate rationalization, estimating a...
Big relief for GST taxpayers with multiple GST show cause notices running in multiple districts in KeralaGoods and services tax notice: Now taxpayers get relief from multiple GST notices pertaining to similar issue as these multiple notices wil...
How 'Special 700 tourist' GST officers ran a 'Tower of Gold' operation to seize 108 kg of gold in KeralaKerala's GST department seized 108 kg of unaccounted gold in raids on 78 jewellery units in Thrissur. The operation involved over 700 offic...
Fake ITC Claim of Rs 180 Crore: Karnataka’s GST authorities detect 100 bogus firms, arrest mastermindKarnataka's Commercial Taxes Department, in collaboration with Kerala State GST authorities, has arrested Mohammed Siddiq for his role as a...
Kerala opposes 5 per cent GST on pre-packed, labelled food items: Minister tells AssemblyFrom July 18, customers will have to pay 5 per cent GST on pre-packed, labelled food items like atta, paneer and curd, besides hospital roo...
SC verdict on GST Council upholds federal rights of States: Kerala FMSC held that the Centre and State governments have simultaneous powers to legislate on GST but the Council must work in a harmonious manner...
Kerala flood cess may push up cos’ compliance burdenThe cess will only be on business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions and companies in real estate, aviation, banking and telecom would have to ...
Kerala mulling 10% cess on GST, introduction of special lotteryThis decision was taken at a state Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here today.
Kerala Goods and Services Tax Bill introduced in AssemblyKerala would take up at the GST council meet tomorrow it's demand for change in rate of tax for dozens of items, including that connected w...
Some jewellers don't take GST, move worrisomeJewellers in Maharashtra have raised questions about the sustainability of giving discounts on GST.
Implementation of GST will help trade, industry: OfficialThere are 60,000 Central Excise and Customs and state government officers who will be trained for the switch to GST, a tax system practised...