Indian economy to reclaim top spot in 2017, thanks to GST: Reuters poll
The GST was in the interest of people and states, says Arun Jaitley
The checkpoint now has barely any truck waiting for clearance
There's no answer yet on how the GST can change truck drivers' lives
BS reporters travel on trucks on two key routes from Delhi to find changes on the ground
Tagging branded products with a levy while keeping non-registered brands out could be discriminatory
Instructed officials to organise statewide conferences to educate people on positive aspects of GST
Star rating of hotels is, therefore, irrelevant for determining the applicable rate of GST: Ministry
Singh's remarks came after a meeting with National President of ICAI
In contrast, GST impact would be neutral for property, electricity, telecom and pharmaceutical
500,000 new assessees join GST Network, taking total registrations to 7.5 million
The higher rate will be effective from July 18, Jaitley told reporters in New Delhi on Monday.
The industry feels tax rate of 5-18% would hurt its ability to stay competitive in global market
Demonetisation and GST have knocked out SMEs
GST rate for telecom services is 18%
State is slated to borrow Rs 6,000 cr in July-Sept period; Rs 5,000 cr to be raised in August itself
Roll-out in calibrated manner as more than 60% of revenues mobilised through tax realisations: IACC
Small and medium firms grapple with big issues
GST exemption for small hotels and lower tax for budget hotels are welcome steps
One section is of view that the integrated GST (IGST) will apply for all supplies to and from J&K