Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that GST rates will come down further, with the process of rationalising tax slabs nearing completion. Speaking at The Economic Times Awards, she stated that the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) had already dropped from 15.8% in 2017 to 11.4% in 2023 and hinted at further reductions. “It will come … Read more
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday that a reduction in goods and services tax (GST) can be expected. She stated that the GST Council is currently working on streamlining the rate slabs for Goods and Services Tax. Additionally, the finance minister highlighted that there has been a significant decrease in GST … Read more
Budget expectations: On February 1, 2025, Union Budget will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Lok Sabha. Income taxpayers are expecting significant tax breaks. The taxpayers may expect some big changes as PM Narendra Modi and President Draupadi Murmu hinted at some major shakeup. Ahead of the Budget 2025, President Draupadi Murmu suggested … Read more
“The government can be a little more generous in increasing the slab rates and making sure that the starting base on which personal taxes are paid goes higher than what it is now,” says Gokul Chaudhri, President (Tax), Deloitte India.I am going to first start with where do we stand in terms of the tax … Read more
There is a growing demand to reduce or eliminate the current 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate on life and health insurance policies. The high GST rate on insurance premiums poses a significant obstacle, especially for individuals with limited incomes. The combination of high premiums and GST makes insurance products inaccessible to many. Ajit … Read more
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear urgent petitions from online gaming companies this Friday, as they seek a stay on Goods and Services Tax (GST) demands and related proceedings. There are concerns that the final hearing on the constitutional validity of the GST imposed on these companies could be lengthy, potentially leading to adverse … Read more
“Qatar has recently come up with anti-dumping duties on the Morbi Ceramic products, that is one negative thing. Container freight rates are still much-much higher as compared to the last year. Thirdly, credit period crunch is also one more issue based upon our sources it is indicating. And lastly, on the domestic demand is not … Read more
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman tackled criticism over taxation with a firm defense rooted in facts and personal understanding. Speaking on the challenges faced by the middle class, she outlined her government’s efforts to simplify taxes and ensure fairness. “I wish to do more, but there are limitations,” she was quoted as saying in an interview … Read more
Experts in the field on Tuesday clarified that the GST Council has not recommended the imposition of any new tax for old and used vehicles in the recent meeting. The experts clarified that the GST Council has simplified the tax rate and recommended unifying and prescribing a single rate of GST on the sale of all old … Read more
Minutes after the 55th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council concluded in Jaisalmer on Saturday, former Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian raised sharp concerns over the trajectory of the GST framework. Labeling the decisions as a “national tragedy,” Subramanian accused policymakers of violating the foundational principles of the “Good & Simple Tax” … Read more