Economy News

GST effect: Here is the impact on ATM transactions, insurance premiums, credit card, loan EMIs

Thanks to GST, banks and insurers will charge a higher rate of service tax on select transactions that include processing fee, premium, ATM withdrawals, others.

Jul 1, 2017

Down to earth: Govt slashes GST rates on fertilisers from 12% to 5%

Prices to fall marginally with uniform MRP of Rs 295.47 per 50 kg bag expected to be fixed across the country.

Jul 1, 2017

Car sales June 2017: Maruti Suzuki posts 7.6% growth; Toyota Kirloskar Motor volumes plunge, Hyundai reports fall

June marks the last month for car and two-wheeler sales before GST rollout; Maruti Suzuki, TKM, Hyundai disappoint.

Jul 1, 2017

GST rollout: Here are 10 categories of goods that are now cheaper under new taxation

While mineral water costing cheaper than before is indeed a good news for all, here are a few other categories of goods that are now going to cost you less.

Jul 1, 2017

GST rollout: Teething problems for 'Good and Simple Tax' will be solved in 2 months, says CEA

From President Pranab Mukherjee to CVC KV Chowdary, many agree that GST will have teething problems. Read what CEa Arvind Subramanian has to say about it.

Jul 1, 2017

ICICI Bank authorised to collect GST

The tax payer will be required to generate the challan on the GSTN portal and choose ICICI Bank to make the payment through various digital modes.

Jun 30, 2017

India Inc hails goods and services tax

Godrej Industries, ICICI Bank, Yitsol Technologies, PwC, Indian Staffing Federation, Yitsol Technologies, Columbia Asia Hospitals are positive about GST.

Jun 30, 2017

GST: Foreign investors turn sellers of Indian equities in June; forex reserves at new high

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net sellers on 13 trading days in June, a month that saw the GST Council finalising rates for many goods and services.

Jun 30, 2017

How to file returns under GST? This software makes it simple as ABCD

Don't panic! Here's how you can automate filing returns under GST.

Jun 30, 2017

GST rollout LIVE streaming: Where to watch Parliament special session live online? [VIDEO]

The formal GST rollout across India will formally take place at the Central hall of Parliament in New Delhi from 11 pm IST on Friday, June 30, 2017. Watch it LIVE right here.

Jun 30, 2017

GST effect: Cricket fans to suffer; full list of sports goods to cost more

The Goods and Service Tax (GST) rollout takes place on Saturday, July 1, at the stroke of midnight.

Jun 30, 2017

GST: Here is a comprehensive update issued by the Modi government

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be introduced across India except for Jammu and Kashmir from July 1; here are some interesting insights issued by the Narendra Modi government.

Jun 30, 2017

GST rollout: This is what Kunal Jaisingh, Sara Khan, Niti Taylor, Devoleena and other TV celebs hope for

Kunal Jaisingh, Sara Khan, Niti Taylor, Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Shubhangi Atre, Akshay Mhatre and other TV celebrities hope that the GST will bring positive changes in their lives.

Jun 30, 2017

7 facts to know about GST as it comes into effect from July 1

As the government rolls out the goods and service tax regime, eliminating many indirect taxes, here are some key facts to know.

Jun 30, 2017

GST: Biocon CMD Kiran Mazumdar Shaw criticises complex tax structure

With multiple tax rates, exemptions and complex compliance norms, the GST is far from what it is touted to be, feels Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar Shaw.

Jun 30, 2017