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Proposed GST rate tweaks on automobiles to end classification disputes
Presently, the total tax incidence on cars, depending on engine...
‘Next Gen GST’ precursor to eventual single tax slab GST: Sources
“What we have suggested is a ‘Next Gen GST’ keeping the needs of...
GST revamp to see rates of 5%, 18%; 40% tax on 7 items
While essential food items, medicines and education will continue to be taxed at zero rate in the proposed revamped GST regime, 99 per cent of items in the current 12 per cent slab will move to the 5 per cent bracket. Services will continue to be charged at 18 per...
FinMin proposes 2-slab GST rate structure, special rates on select goods
Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance minister With regard to reduction in slabs, the Centre has proposed moving towards simple tax with two slabs -- standard and merit. Special rates would apply only on select few items. Currently, GST is a 4-tier structure of 5, 12, 18...
Govt to constitute task force for next-generation reforms: PM
"We have decided to constitute a task force for next-generation reforms. This force will work within a set time-frame to align existing laws with the needs of the 21st century and prepare the nation to become 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said...
GST rates to ‘substantially’ reduce by Diwali: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation on 79th Independence Day in New Delhi on Friday Analysts say, Modi's statements on GST indicate that the much awaited GST reduction proposals in Health Insurance and Term life insurance policies, which is on anvil for...
After 18 yrs S&P upgrades India’s sovereign rating on economic resilience, infra spending, inflation control
"India is prioritising fiscal consolidation, demonstrating the government's political commitment to deliver sustainable public finances, while maintaining its strong infrastructure drive," S&P said in a statement New Delhi: In a landmark development, after 18...
Govt appoints IDBI Capital, and Motilal Oswal for LIC’s OFS
The OFS , which could be between 2.5% and 3% of government's equity in LIC, could mobilise between Rs14,000 crore and Rs 17,000 crore New Delhi: The government is firming up further stake sale of between 2.5% and 3% of its equity in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)...
No proposal to restore Old Pension Scheme for central government employees: FM
Nirmala Sitharaman,Union Finance Minister UPS has been introduced through a notification by the government on January 24, 2025, as an option under NPS, she said. Under UPS, she said, assured payout is admissible on retirement at 50 per cent of the twelve-month...
1,114 hospitals de-empanelled, 1,504 penalised under Ayushman Bharat Insurance scheme
"Suitable actions including de-empanelment of 1,114 hospitals, levying penalty worth Rs 122 crore on 1,504 errant hospitals and suspension of 549 hospitals have been taken against fraudulent entities as reported by the states and UTs," Minister of State for Health and...
India well-equipped to tackle evolving online harms, cyber crimes: Govt tells Parliament
Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology The MoS informed that to combat the rising threat of deepfakes and ensure an open, safe, and accountable cyberspace, the Government of India has established a comprehensive legal and...
Govt extends PM E-DRIVE Scheme by two years till March 2028
According to a gazette notification on the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme, the provisions of the scheme will now be in effect till March 2028 instead of March 2026. However, the terminal date for registered e-2W...