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Over 15 mn GSTR-3B returns filed between July and Sept

Earlier, the last date for filing of GSTR-3 for the month of July 2017 was extended from November 10 to December 11

Allow traders to file GSTR-3B form on monthly basis, CAIT recommends govt

Bhartia suggested that the GST Council take a cue from the Maharashtra government, which he said had asked dealers to pay VAT on a monthly basis to save them from 'harassment'

Amend Electricity Act to enhance trade with Saarc nations: ADB to India

The Electricity Act, 2003 is the overarching policy of India that governs country's electricity sector

224,000 cos struck off for being inactive, doubtful deals after note ban

The Corporate Affairs Ministry said that the information with respect to such companies had been shared with enforcement authorities

Poor infra, fuzzy tax format may sink Gadkari's amphibious bus project

Not only the pilot dream bus is lying idle at India's largest container Port JNPT, the plans of Punjab and Goa to run amphibious buses have gone off track due to lack of clarity over duty structure an

Light commercial vehicle market to be biggest gainer of GST: Ashok Leyland

Against the five per cent dip experienced in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle space in the country, the LCV market is growing by 18-20 per cent after the implementation of GST

CV, LAP, MSME loan collections remain strong at 95-99% in Jul-Aug: Icra

Despite concerns over the implementation of GST, the monthly collection ratios of loan remained strong

Nitin Gadkari to meet developers to fast-track road projects

Said the target is to take highways building pace to 40 km a day by March next year from 28 km a day now

Invest more in dairy, poultry & fisheries sector: Agri Minister

Food processors seek GST rates below 28% for all items

Govt flaunts ease of doing business ranking but stays silent on retail FDI

Many fear that with general elections in 2019, it would be status quo on foreign investment norms

Wedding bells set to ring in fresh gold demand in India

Gold is considered an essential part of weddings in India, second-biggest consumer of the metal in the world after China, and it is a popular gift on such occasions

Demonetisation, GST haunt Kolkata's Burrabazar

Immediately after note ban, which sucked out 86% of cash in circulation, business fell by 50-90% in wholesale market

Income Computation and Disclosure Standards embroiled in legal dispute

The ICDS have 10 standards, which basically advance some income and postpones some expenses to arrive at the profitability of companies

Modi promises reforms to improve business climate, hints at changes to GST

Modi hits out at critics, says those who had worked at World Bank earlier were now critical of the ranking

Small dairy farmers still in crisis even as India sees a record mik surge

Large multinational firms are competing to reduce price of milk they sell in cities, squeezing margins for dairy farmers

World Food India 2017: Amul, TGB, Keventer keen to invest in Odisha

To boost investments in food processing, Odisha has come up with a dedicated policy in the food sector

Infantry to get foreign rifles, others to get 'made in India'

Army chief says frontline foot soldiers, who are directly in contact with the enemy, will get state-of-the-art assault rifles

Innovation in food preservation

Set up by three friends, YCook India sells fruits, vegetables and pulses that stay fresh for over a year, minus preservatives

The great American dream is no longer intact: Viral Doshi

Viral Doshi - India's topmost consultant in the field based out of Mumbai - spoke to BS

World Food India 2017: Haryana signs over Rs 2,000-cr pacts in food sector

With 44 agro-based and food processing enterprises and establishments that will provide employment to 5,012 persons