Policy clarity and cost savings: Real estate set for stronger festive quarter, say expertsIndia’s real estate sector is set for a festive boost as GST cuts on cement, marble, granite, and other key inputs lower construction costs...
05 Sep, 2025, 04.00 PM IST
GST 2.0: Fall in input prices likely to soften realty costsIndia's property sector is poised for a boost as the government reduces the GST on cement from 28% to 18%, potentially lowering project cos...
05 Sep, 2025, 12.33 AM IST
GST relief on building materials set to ease construction costs, support housingThe GST Council's decision to lower tax rates on essential construction materials like cement, marble, and granite is poised to benefit the...
03 Sep, 2025, 11.31 PM IST
DGGI detects Rs 2.01 lakh cr GST evasion in FY24; online gaming, BFSI most prone to evasionAs per the annual report of the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), about 46 per cent of the evasion cases related to non-payme...
14 Sep, 2024, 07.43 PM IST
GST rate on cement, steel, pipes, roofing sheets and other building materials: Implications on housing sectorA person should keep in mind the varied GST rate applicable on inputs and accordingly make a suitable decision. For example, the GST rate v...
16 Jul, 2019, 11.21 AM IST
CAIT for lowering GST rates on auto parts, aluminium utensilsConfederation of All India Traders (CAIT) also suggested to review items placed under different tax slabs under GST as many of the products...
13 Jun, 2019, 04.01 PM IST
23 goods and services to get cheaper from January 1 as reduced GST rates kick inThe GST Council on December 22 cut tax rates on 23 goods and services, including movie tickets, TV.
01 Jan, 2019, 08.30 PM IST
PM Modi says most articles to be taxed at 18% or lowerPM Modi indicated that the 28 per cent slab of GST would only be restricted to a few select items.
19 Dec, 2018, 07.27 AM IST
GST Council cuts rates: TV, fridge, washing machines to get cheaper, here are all the detailsRates for 17 white goods, including refrigerators, TVs, juicers and vacuum cleaners have been cut by 10%.
23 Jul, 2018, 11.14 AM IST
Revision in rates along with other key decisions likely as 28th meeting of GST Council beginsA number of key decisions are likely to be taken at the meeting including revision in slabs for almost three dozen items.
21 Jul, 2018, 01.02 PM IST
GST Rates: Items that will continue to be expensiveOnly luxury and sins goods are now only in the highest tax bracket and items of daily use are shifted to 18 per cent.
10 Nov, 2017, 10.28 PM IST
Only 50 items to face 28% GST tax rate: Here are all the detailsThere was unanimity that in 28% category there should be only sin and demerit goods, said Bihar FM Sushil Modi who is at the GST Council me...
10 Nov, 2017, 04.22 PM IST
Only 50 items to face 28% GST tax rate: Here are all the detailsThere was unanimity that in 28% category there should be only sin and demerit goods, said Bihar FM Sushil Modi who is at the GST Council me...
10 Nov, 2017, 04.21 PM IST
Only 50 items to face 28% GST tax rate: Here are all the detailsThere was unanimity that in 28% category there should be only sin and demerit goods, said Bihar FM Sushil Modi who is at the GST Council me...
10 Nov, 2017, 04.20 PM IST
GST Council to continue rationalising rates: Pratap ShuklaThe GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and comprising his state counterparts, at its meeting yesterday lowered tax rates...
07 Oct, 2017, 07.25 PM IST
Anti-profiteering sleuths visit retailers, wholesalers, mallsAbout 200 senior IAS, IRS and IFS officers roped in are checking if essential commodities are available in these areas and are recording pr...
08 Jul, 2017, 03.30 PM IST
Dhabriya Polywood, another Mayur Uniquoters in the making?Dhabriya did sales of Rs 95 crore and net profit of Rs 5 crore in FY17. The return on equity for the year was 18% and its debt equity was 1...
13 Jun, 2017, 08.43 PM IST