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Govt optimistic on GST passage

The new MoS Finance says Congress party's demand for capping the GST rate in the Constitution was 'not practical' and the government is trying for a consensus

GST positive for long term growth, implementation from April: Nomura

Its sector impact analysis suggests implementation of the GST will be generally positive for consumption-related sectors

To isolate Congress on GST, govt plans to reach out to parties

Nitish Kumar says he is against GST cap, after meeting finance minister

Discussion slated on GST but with conditions

Rajya Sabha discusses Kashmir, with Rajnath blaming Pak and oppn suggesting all-party delegation got there

Congress indicates softening on GST

All-party meet addressed by PM, who urges consensus, cites national interest; stands yet to be formalised

Expect GST to be passed in this coming session of Parliament: Naidu

'Broad consensus [on GST] has emerged. Still there are certain points which are to be addressed by the Finance Minister'

Passage of GST through consensus will boost economy: Venkaiah Naidu

Stating that several people are in favour of the GST Bill as they are pro-development, Naidu said this would not only benefit the Centre but also the states

GST may address dual taxation impact on media sector: Deloitte

India is globally the fifth-largest media and entertainment market, said a Deloitte report

India's biz optimism rank falls, GST Bill may help: report

According to the report, India continues to top the chart on expectations of increasing revenue

Naidu calls Azad, and seeks Congress support for GST

The Bill, passed by the Lok Sabha, is pending in the Rajya Sabha, where the government is in a minority

Govt reaches out to Cong over passage of GST bill in monsoon

Congress has been pressing for a GST cap of 18% as part of Constitutional Amendment bill with which govt is not in agreement

Naidu meets Congress leaders Azad and Sharma, discusses GST impasse

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is likely to meet with Azad and Anand Sharma some time on Thursday in an effort to reach a compromise

Confident GST will pass in coming Parliament session: Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari is on a week-long official visit to the US

Will support GST if all issues of national interest are addressed: Congress

Putting the ball in the Centre's court, Congress leader Tom Vadakkan said it is about the mindset with which the BJP operates.

Support GST, don't repeat our mistake on nuke deal: BJP to Congress

Leaders in BJP and senior ministers in Modi govt have asked their friends in Congress to convince their party leadership to support the GST

GST cap must for our support: Congress

It needn't be in the Constitution amendment but the subsidiary legislation must do so, it contends

Ring-fencing of GST rate proposal vague: Experts

A committee headed by Arvind Subramanian has recommended the standard GST rate be 17-18%

Govt open to Cong's idea of ring-fencing GST rate

Cong leaders speak in two voices but final stand may be decided at a meeting headed by Rahul Gandhi next week

GST may hit Centre's revenue by Rs 1.5 lakh cr

If the new regime is introduced in 2017, the govt may lose out on cess, surcharge

If opposing GST is 'suicide', why did BJP fight against it: JD (U)

The party also said BJP as a ruling party hasn't invested the energy and efforts to see that the GST Bill is passed