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GST good economics; demonetisation is not: Kaushik Basu

Former World Bank Chief Economist said its economics is complex; collateral damage is likely to far outstrip benefits

GST delayed again? FM Arun Jaitley hints at trouble over dual control

No consensus could be reached on the issue in the previous week's meeting

GST portal goes live, GSTN software almost ready: Chairman

A provisional identification number for the assesses who have moved to the new portal is being generated, the chairman said

Maharashtra expects GST to boost manufacturing & logistics sectors

Hopes the higher gain in services tax as state is bigger consumer of services

GST to become a reality soon: India rises to 2nd spot on global biz optimism index

High business optimism was also complimented by the rise of employment expectations

GST: Centre hopeful of consensus on assessee scrutiny

Kerala, WB and TN have pressed for exclusive state control over those with annual turnover up to Rs 1.5 crore

Making GST law litigation-proof

Legal experts share insights on how to defuse potential dispute-generating issues

Tax rate for most items in CPI basket to remain unchanged under GST: Citigroup

The report said that the new GST structure would as a result be non-inflationary

GST: IBA fumes over re-categorisation of aerated drinks under 'demerit' category

IBA has expressed disappointment at the re-categorisation of aerated drinks under 'demerit' category in the GST rate slabs

Room for improvement in GST, feels Chidambaram

He said the government has decided on slabs like nil rate, 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent and then a 'sin tax' of 60 per cent plus cesses

Concern over securities transaction under GST

The government needs to improve the proposed definition and exclude securities from the definition of 'goods', according to tax experts

GST rates: The enigma

The multi-tax structure would pose many issues around taxability and classification of the goods and service

Q&A with Tamil Nadu Minister K Pandiarajan on GST Council

'We would be happy if the GST Council agrees to horizontal division for all the taxes,' says K Pandiarajan

Insurance may fall under 12% tax slab in GST, from 14% service tax currently

While industry demand of 5% slab may be denied, unlikely govt will impose 18% as insurance is a protection/savings product

GST will come on time, but multiple rates will dilute benefits

Arun Jaitley argues that multiple GST rates are needed to prevent the tax falling too hard on the poor

GST rates will spare common goods : What's in store for the aam aadmi

The tax rates would range from 5 to 28 percent, with 12 percent and 18 percent as standard rates

GST rates to pull down inflation:FinMin

CEA says the Council has taken decision to bring down rate from 6% to 5% and move few products from 26% to 28% but many go from 26% to 18%

Despite an expected rocky Winter Session, govt confident of passing GST Bills

Even if Opposition disrupts, it could suggest to Speaker of Lok Sabha that the two Bills be designated 'Money Bills'

GST to be less regressive with lower tax band at 5%: Experts

Tax costs might even go down for commodities to be taxed at 5% provided the credits on procurements are fully allowed, they say

Gradually come down to 1 or 2 rates of GST: India Inc

The tax could boost revenues through better compliance while making life simpler for businesses that now pay a host of central and state levies