by AIP Online Bureau | Dec 21, 2024 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Life, Policy
No decision was taken with regard to reduction in GST on insurance premiums as the GoM needed more time to study the issue. Many inputs are awaited including the one from insurance regulator IRDAI, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman “It was felt any decision on...
by AIP Online Bureau | Dec 20, 2024 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Life, Non-Life, Policy
A final decision of the insurance taxation under GST is likely on Saturday as most states are in favour of lowering taxes on premium. New Delhi: The GST Council, in its meeting on Saturday, is likely to decide on reducing tax rates on life and health insurance...
by AIP Online Bureau | Dec 2, 2024 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Policy
“The GoM has agreed to propose a special rate of 35 per cent on tobacco and related products and aerated beverages. The four-tier tax slab of 5, 12, 18, and 28 per cent will continue and a new rate of 35 per cent is proposed by the GoM,” said the official...
by AIP Online Bureau | Dec 2, 2024 | Health, Indian News, Life, Policy, Regulation
Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister “…The matter of review of GST rates on life and health insurance is pending before the GoM. If a recommendation for a reduction in GST rate is made by the GST Council, the cost of insurance to the policy holder is expected to...
by AIP Online Bureau | Nov 25, 2024 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Non-Life, Policy
Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed the House that revenue generated from GST on healthcare and life insurance services was Rs 8,263 crore and Rs 8,135 crore, respectively during fiscal 2023-24, as against Rs 7,638 crore and Rs 9,132 crore in the...
