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GST Council To Hold 2-Day Meeting On September 3-4 To Discuss Key Reforms
The high-powered GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will meet on September 3-4 to discuss moving to a two-slab taxation.
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Centre Proposes Zero GST On Health, Life Insurance For Individuals
The Centre has proposed exempting life and health insurance premium from GST, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and convenor of insurance GoM Samrat Choudhary said on Wednesday.
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Nirmala Sitharaman Likely To Place GST Rate Overhaul Proposal Tomorrow
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to present the Centre's proposal for rationalising goods and services tax (GST) rates before a Group of Ministers (GoM) at a two-day meeting starting August 20 in the national capital.
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Tobacco, Liquor, Fancy Cars: What Will Cost More As Centre Plans GST Revision
Cigarettes, carbonated drinks, and high-end cars are among items that may become more expensive if a proposal to replace the expiring compensation cess - in the Goods and Services Tax system - with cesses on health and clean energy.
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Debunked: Increased Tax On Used Small Cars, EVs To Not Impact Individuals
In a recent development, the GST Council of India has increased the GST on small used cars and EVs from 12 to 18%. Here's how it will affect buyers.
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GST Council's Recommendations: What's Getting Expensive And Cheaper
The 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, announced several key recommendations to streamline tax processes and offer relief to individuals and businesses.
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GST Council Increases Tax On Used EV Car Sale By Business
The goods and services tax council on Saturday decided to levy an 18 per cent GST on margin value on the sale of used electric vehicles by businesses and agreed to keep jet fuel (ATF) out of the 'one-nation-one-tax' regime.
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GST Council Approves 'Track And Trace Mechanism' For Evasion-Prone Commodities
In a significant move to plug leakage, the GST Council on Saturday approved a proposal to implement 'Track and Trace Mechanism' for specified evasion-prone commodities.
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Explained: Key Recommendations Of 55th GST Council Meet
From reducing GST rate on fortified rice kernel (FRK) to fully exempt GST on gene therapy, the 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Saturday made some key recommendations.
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GST Council Exempts Gene Therapy, Cuts Tax Rate For Rice Kernels
Jaisalmer (Rajasthan): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the Goods and Services Tax Council has approved the reduction of GST on rice kernels to 5 per cent and exempted life-saving gene therapy from tax.
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5, 12 or 18%? Row Bubbles Up Over GST On Popcorn, Council Clarifies
GST Council on Saturday agreed to issue a clarification on taxation of popcorn, saying that pre-packed and labelled ready-to-eat snacks will attract a 12 per cent tax while an 18 per cent GST will be levied if it is caramelised.
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55th GST Council Meet Defers Decision On Health Insurance Premium Rate Cuts
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Saturday deferred the decision on rate cuts on life and health insurance premiums, as some more technicalities need to be ironed out.
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Experts Call For Higher 'Sin Tax' On Tobacco Ahead Of GST Council Meet
Ahead of a crucial GST Council meeting on tax rationalisation health and economic experts have called for a higher 'Sin Tax' on tobacco and similar harmful products to curb their consumption and bolster public health and the economy.
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GST On Cigarettes, Tobacco, Aerated Beverages May Be Hiked To 35%
The GoM on GST rate rationalisation on Monday decided to hike tax on sin goods like aerated beverages, cigarettes, tobacco and related products to 35 per cent from the present 28 per cent, an official said.
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Group Of Ministers To Look Into GST Rate Cut Demand On Health Insurance: Nirmala Sitharaman
GST Council headed by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday decided to set up a Group of Ministers (GoM) on reducing tax rate on life and health insurance and cut GST on cancer drugs and namkeens.
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GST Council To Hold 2-Day Meeting On September 3-4 To Discuss Key Reforms
The high-powered GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will meet on September 3-4 to discuss moving to a two-slab taxation.
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Centre Proposes Zero GST On Health, Life Insurance For Individuals
The Centre has proposed exempting life and health insurance premium from GST, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and convenor of insurance GoM Samrat Choudhary said on Wednesday.
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Nirmala Sitharaman Likely To Place GST Rate Overhaul Proposal Tomorrow
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to present the Centre's proposal for rationalising goods and services tax (GST) rates before a Group of Ministers (GoM) at a two-day meeting starting August 20 in the national capital.
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Tobacco, Liquor, Fancy Cars: What Will Cost More As Centre Plans GST Revision
Cigarettes, carbonated drinks, and high-end cars are among items that may become more expensive if a proposal to replace the expiring compensation cess - in the Goods and Services Tax system - with cesses on health and clean energy.
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Debunked: Increased Tax On Used Small Cars, EVs To Not Impact Individuals
In a recent development, the GST Council of India has increased the GST on small used cars and EVs from 12 to 18%. Here's how it will affect buyers.
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GST Council's Recommendations: What's Getting Expensive And Cheaper
The 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, announced several key recommendations to streamline tax processes and offer relief to individuals and businesses.
-
GST Council Increases Tax On Used EV Car Sale By Business
The goods and services tax council on Saturday decided to levy an 18 per cent GST on margin value on the sale of used electric vehicles by businesses and agreed to keep jet fuel (ATF) out of the 'one-nation-one-tax' regime.
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GST Council Approves 'Track And Trace Mechanism' For Evasion-Prone Commodities
In a significant move to plug leakage, the GST Council on Saturday approved a proposal to implement 'Track and Trace Mechanism' for specified evasion-prone commodities.
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Explained: Key Recommendations Of 55th GST Council Meet
From reducing GST rate on fortified rice kernel (FRK) to fully exempt GST on gene therapy, the 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Saturday made some key recommendations.
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GST Council Exempts Gene Therapy, Cuts Tax Rate For Rice Kernels
Jaisalmer (Rajasthan): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the Goods and Services Tax Council has approved the reduction of GST on rice kernels to 5 per cent and exempted life-saving gene therapy from tax.
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5, 12 or 18%? Row Bubbles Up Over GST On Popcorn, Council Clarifies
GST Council on Saturday agreed to issue a clarification on taxation of popcorn, saying that pre-packed and labelled ready-to-eat snacks will attract a 12 per cent tax while an 18 per cent GST will be levied if it is caramelised.
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55th GST Council Meet Defers Decision On Health Insurance Premium Rate Cuts
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Saturday deferred the decision on rate cuts on life and health insurance premiums, as some more technicalities need to be ironed out.
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Experts Call For Higher 'Sin Tax' On Tobacco Ahead Of GST Council Meet
Ahead of a crucial GST Council meeting on tax rationalisation health and economic experts have called for a higher 'Sin Tax' on tobacco and similar harmful products to curb their consumption and bolster public health and the economy.
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GST On Cigarettes, Tobacco, Aerated Beverages May Be Hiked To 35%
The GoM on GST rate rationalisation on Monday decided to hike tax on sin goods like aerated beverages, cigarettes, tobacco and related products to 35 per cent from the present 28 per cent, an official said.
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Group Of Ministers To Look Into GST Rate Cut Demand On Health Insurance: Nirmala Sitharaman
GST Council headed by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday decided to set up a Group of Ministers (GoM) on reducing tax rate on life and health insurance and cut GST on cancer drugs and namkeens.
