Life insurers log 16% premium growth in FY26 on GST relief, shift to high-margin productsIndia’s life insurance industry recorded a 16% rise in new business premiums to ₹4.59 lakh crore in FY26, driven by GST exemption benefits,...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Ola Electric vs Ather Energy: Which stock looks better after a stellar surge of up to 70% in April?Ola Electric shares have rebounded sharply, surging 68% in under 10 sessions, while Ather Energy gained 16% over the same period. Despite t...
16 Apr, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
General insurance reports 9% GWP growth in FY26India's general insurance sector saw robust growth in FY26. Gross written premium increased by 9%, reaching ₹3.36 lakh crore. This expansio...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
From GST to tariffs, for insurance sector, it’s been a year of reset, realignment and renewed focusIndia's insurance sector transformed in 2025. GST changes made life and health insurance more affordable. Digital tools improved access and...
02 Jan, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Travel insurance: Is it GST free now, how much can you save on your next trip?Most experts are of the view that travel insurance premiums are now GST-exempt, offering financial relief to travelers. Effective September...
25 Sep, 2025, 03.14 PM IST
No GST on Gangajal, CBIC refute reportsThe clarifications came after certain media reports that the centre has imposed 18% GST on Gangajal, which was flagged further by the oppos...
12 Oct, 2023, 05.11 PM IST
CBIC says no GST on GangajalThe Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) clarified that there is no Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Gangajal, despite claims ...
12 Oct, 2023, 04.36 PM IST
Income from ad revenue sharing by X liable to GST, if it exceeds threshold: ExpertsIn recent times, X (formerly Twitter) has started advertisement revenue sharing for its X Premium subscribers or verified organisations. Th...
13 Aug, 2023, 02.06 PM IST
Full GST, customs waiver for vaccines & Covid drugs counterproductive, will hurt consumers: Nirmala Sitharaman“If full exemption from GST were given, the domestic producers of these items would be unable to offset taxes paid on their inputs and inpu...
10 May, 2021, 08.45 AM IST
GST waiver on Covid jabs, drugs will backfire: FM Nirmala SitharamanIn a set of 16 tweets on Sunday, she argued why a nominal GST was in the interest of manufacturers and citizens. GST rates vary from 5% on ...
10 May, 2021, 06.46 AM IST
Commerce ministry raises issue of DRI notices to exporters over IGST with FinMinThe commerce ministry has stated that the "overzealous revenue collection" move by DRI (Directorate of Revenue Intelligence) was against ex...
07 Nov, 2019, 03.11 PM IST
Realtors seek clarity on GST exemption on development rightsRealtors’ body, NAREDCO, has written to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs seeking clarity on this.
01 Mar, 2019, 08.15 AM IST
Refund issues play havoc on exporters’ bottomline in post-GST era, seek relief from Delhi HCAs far as Advance Authorisation (AA) is concerned, there is a benefit of exemption from payment of IGST on imports.
07 Dec, 2018, 11.11 AM IST
IIMs' executive post-graduate programmes to face GSTIn response to IIM-Indore application, Madhya Pradesh Authority for Advance Rulings said the one-year course is taxable.
18 Sep, 2018, 10.50 PM IST
MSME approaches Finance Ministry to exempt Khadi from GSTAt present only Khadi yarn produced in the sector is exempted, while other Khadi products attract a 5 per cent Goods and Services Tax levy.
10 Aug, 2017, 09.27 PM IST
Healthcare cost may go up post GST: Apollo HospitalsThe GST Council has exempted healthcare from GST slated to be rolled out from July 1.
20 Jun, 2017, 05.51 PM IST
Special certificate courses may cost more under GSTSpecialised certificate courses is set to go up post roll out of GST, because some key input services used by education sector have been ex...
03 Jun, 2017, 10.34 AM IST