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Beyond refunds: Why GST 2.0 is a growth enabler for MSME exportersLiquidity alone won’t close the credit gap that most Indian MSME exporters face. This is where GST 2.0 has its most underappreciated impact...
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...
Assam State Budget 2026-27: FINER suggests higher devolution share and tax net wideningAhead of Assam's 2026-27 State Budget, industry body FINER urges higher central fund devolution and tax net expansion. They praise the Prof...
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
Want to exchange old gold for new jewellery? Beware of these taxesIndians exchanging old gold for new should be aware of potential taxes on sales and purchases. The Income Tax Department monitors high-valu...
As India's R&D faces funding & talent crunch, Niti panel suggests 50+ fixesIndia's research and development spending lags behind global leaders. A Niti Aayog report highlights funding issues and bureaucratic delays...
NITI backs 5% GST slab for R&D procurementNiti Aayog suggests bringing back a 5% GST rate for research and development purchases. This move aims to boost usable funds for research i...
India should increase investment in R&D to 2 per cent of GDP: Niti AayogNiti Aayog has urged India to boost research and development investment to two percent of GDP within five years. The report suggests restor...
NSE launches Electronic Gold Receipts, yet investors prefer ETFs and physical gold; here’s whyAn EGR is a digital certificate backed by actual physical gold stored in a Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)-regulated vault. T...
Marico's India business Q2 volume growth in high single digit despite GST related disruptionMarico achieved high single-digit volume growth in Q2 FY26, despite facing transitory disruption from new GST slab implementation and passi...
Do GST cuts really translate into genuine savings for buyers?Festive offers appear more substantial with GST cuts, but be sure to track MRPs and EMIs before swiping your card.
Small shops fight big GST battle as new rates go liveThe big GST transition currently under way in India underscores the complexity of the country's consumer market. For large corporations, th...
GST not applicable on post-sale discounts given by manufacturers to dealersThe CBIC has clarified that post-sale discounts from manufacturers to dealers for competitive pricing and sales promotion are not subject t...
Insurance law changes set to benefit global parents of JVsDraft amendments to Indian insurance laws propose easing restrictions imposed in 2021, potentially benefiting global insurers like Generali...
GST rate cuts will improve affordability and give a fillip to consumption: Morgan StanleyMorgan Stanley anticipates a significant boost in consumption due to the GST structure rationalization, particularly benefiting low-income ...
GST uncertainty worries ecommerce majors as festive sale season nearsIndian e-commerce sellers on platforms like Amazon and Flipkart are facing GST uncertainty as the festive season approaches. Sellers worry ...
GST cut: Major plan on agenda for all food, textile itemsThe GST Council is scheduled to meet on September 3 and 4 to discuss reducing tax rates on various goods and services. Key proposals includ...
Mobile phone makers call for 5% GST slab for handsetsThe mobile phone industry wants a lower GST rate. Currently, it is at 18%. The industry requests the government to reduce it to 5%. They sa...
18% slab to contribute lion's share of GST revenue after proposed changesThe Centre's proposal for a two-tier GST structure with a special 40 per cent rate anticipates the 18 per cent slab remaining the primary r...
Ministers meet on GST rationalisation fails to reach consensusThe seven-member ministerial group led by Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai met online to examine various options for changing tax ...