GST

GST impact: 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift launched with reduced price

Mercedes-Benz revealed the facelift version of GLA globally in January.

Jul 5, 2017

GST won't impact property prices in a big way

The GST tax rates and many clarifications have left home buyers confused.

Jul 5, 2017

GST outcome: Up to Rs 2.17 lakh price cut on Tata Tiago, Tigor, Hexa and others

Tata Motors passenger vehicles are now affordable with up to 12 percent price cut with GST in place.

Jul 5, 2017

GST impact on Tamil cinema: Rajinikanth urges TN govt to reduce high taxation on movies, Kamal Haasan thanks him for support

Southern superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan have requested the Tamil Nadu government to reduce high taxation on Kollywood post the implementation of the GST.

Jul 5, 2017

Protests in Surat, Ahmedabad: Did Narendra Modi govt err in executing GST ahead of Gujarat election?

With cloth and kite traders refusing to accept the GST, has the NDA government endangered BJP's chances in the crucial Gujarat election scheduled later in 2017?

Jul 4, 2017

Black glitter: Gold tax hike under GST could boost illegal bullion, sales of jewellery

3% GST hike can spur blackmarketing and compel customers to purchase from small jewellers without taking receipts.

Jul 4, 2017

GST: Gamechangers that can swing fortunes for India Inc, consumers, investors

There are many key takeaways for companies but the informal sector is expected to take a hit; here is how the dynamics matter for investors and consumers.

Jul 4, 2017

GST effect on car, SUV prices: Ford india sees a 4.5% drop; Honda offers up to Rs 1.31 lakh discounts

In Mumbai, the prices of Ford Endeavour dropped by up to Rs. 3 lakh.

Jul 3, 2017

Why Rajinikanth's political entry will be a dud

Forget political entry, when was the superstar politically active ever?

Jul 3, 2017

Tamil Nadu theatres shut down after GST implementation claims its first victim in Ivan Thanthiran

Ivan Thanthiran has been badly affected by the bandh call given by the theatre owners in Tamil Nadu against dual taxation.

Jul 3, 2017

Liquor price hike: After pubs shut down in Bangalore, retailers looting customers in the name of GST?

After pubs in Bangalore's Central Business District shut down, people partying at home ended up paying much more for alcohol, as prices were hiked under the pretext of GST.

Jul 3, 2017

GST impact: Fears of prices rising are "misplaced", says Shaktikanta Das

Don't pick up 5 items and say prices have gone up, says former economic affairs secretary on GST

Jul 2, 2017

GST, 7th Pay Commission can buoy up headline inflation

Over time, GST can help lower inflation if tax cuts are passed on to consumers, and the input tax credit mechanism works smoothly.

Jul 2, 2017

Woman names her baby born on June 30 midnight as 'GST' after launch of India's mega tax reform

The baby was born at 12.02 am on Saturday, a few minutes after the Narendra Modi goevrnment launched the much-discussed Goods and Services Tax to bring the entire nation under a single tax regime.

Jul 2, 2017

Niti Aayog member Bibek Debroy 'rubbishes' claims of 1.5% boost to GDP from GST

We are nowhere near that ideal GST, this is just the beginning of a process, Bibek Debroy said.

Jul 1, 2017

GST: High tax rates will dampen Diwali celebrations, say Tamil Nadu firecracker makers

"The 28 per cent tax rate will kill this sector," K. Mariappan, general secretary of Tamil Nadu Fire Works and Amorces Manufacturers Association, said.

Jul 1, 2017

Simbu's father asks Rajinikanth to break his silence on GST's impact on Tamil films

Simbu's father has demanded that Rajinikanth should speak about the impact of GST on Tamil films.

Jul 1, 2017

GST at 18% on services, allowances hike for Central govt staff pose upside risk to inflation

The GST tax rate on services at 18 percent is 3 percent higher than the service tax levied earlier and is mostly likely to spike inflation, coming as it does along with allowances hike for Central government employees.

Jul 1, 2017

GST impact: Will mobile phones cost more with 10% basic customs duty?

Mobile phones and accessories attract 10 percent basic customs duty across the country.

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