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As GST turns 10, focus shifts to AI-led compliance, faster refunds, simpler tax processes

India's Goods and Services Tax, now in its tenth year, is evolving towards greater efficiency. The government is leveraging AI, data sharing, and simplified processes to cut compliance costs, expedite refunds, and enhance enforcement, especially for MSMEs. This reform has broadened the tax base, boosted compliance, and significantly increased revenues,…

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Full pages for GST cheer, crores for newspapers: Tracking a fortnight of Modi-centric ads

Full pages for GST cheer, crores for newspapers: Tracking a fortnight of Modi-centric ads

A fortnight after the GST Council announced sweeping rate cuts on essentials and consumer durables, India’s top newspapers were awash with “thank you” notes. Full-page spreads and jackets from companies and trade associations crowded the front and back pages, while several ads carried oversized portraits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

Next GST Council Meeting on June 22 in New Delhi

Next GST Council Meeting on June 22 in New Delhi

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Next government must urgently fix ‘unnecessarily complex’, counter-productive GST: 13th Finance Commission chair

Vijay Kelkar says urgent reforms needed in India's complex GST regime, advocating for a single 12% tax rate and revenue sharing.

Has the economy improved in the NDA’s second term?

Has the NDA government’s economic performance in its second term fared better than its first?

Chidambaram, PTR slam Centre’s ‘effort to erode federalism in India’

Congress veteran P. Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu IT Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, and Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopalan accuse the Union government of eroding state powers.

Creating certainty: On the Goods and Services Tax

The government must consider resetting its ambitions and work towards making the Goods and Services Tax a truly good and simple tax, as it was promised to be

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GST Council raises upper age limit of president and members of Appellate Tribunals

GST Council raises upper age limit of president and members of Appellate Tribunals

GST Council raised the maximum age limit for president & members of Appellate Tribunals to 70 & 67 respectively. Minimum age of appointment is now 50 & must have 10 years experience.

Revenue riddles: On GST inflows and areas of concern

Revenue riddles: On GST inflows and areas of concern

Beyond the macro resilience that the GST numbers indicate, a few areas of concern deserve closer scrutiny from policymakers and the GST Council

Show cause notices to e-gaming cos as per legal provisions, GST demand based on data analysis: CBIC chief

Show cause notices to e-gaming cos as per legal provisions, GST demand based on data analysis: CBIC chief

CBIC issues show cause notices to e-gaming companies for alleged GST evasion. 28% GST to be levied on online gaming, casinos and horse racing from October 1. GST Council had approved amendments in law to include online gaming, casinos and horse racing as taxable actionable claims.

No plans to eliminate milk and milk products from GST net, says Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary

No plans to eliminate milk and milk products from GST net, says Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary

Mr. Chaudhary said fresh milk and pasteurised milk are exempt from GST.

T.N. underlines ban on online games in GST council meeting

T.N. underlines ban on online games in GST council meeting

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday told the GST Council that any decision by it on online games should conform to the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling Act, 2022.

Automobile: 'Reduce tax on 2-wheelers to 18 per cent', urges FADA to GST Council

Automobile: 'Reduce tax on 2-wheelers to 18 per cent', urges FADA to GST Council

This appeal comes at a time when two-wheeler sales have witnessed a significant slump over the past few years. Read further on Dynamite News:

With Bommai and PTR out, GST Council needs to rejig GoMs

With Bommai and PTR out, GST Council needs to rejig GoMs

The change of guard after the Assembly election in Karnataka and the Ministerial council shuffle in Tamil Nadu has triggered the need for the GST Council to reconstitute at least three Ministerial panels

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