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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicConsumption tax

Topic: consumption tax

Japan PM Fumio Kishida ‘to sack deputy finance minister’ over delinquency on tax payments

Report of Kenji Kanda’s firing comes in the backdrop of poll by broadcaster FNN which shows approval rating for Kishida’s cabinet reaching a record low of 27.8%, 7.8 points below last month.

SubscriberWrites: GST: A panacea

It would ideal that we have only one tax law for the entire country—One Nation, One Tax. It should be such that it calculates the tax due and recovers it too.

Tax evasion threatens India’s budget goals amid economic slowdown

Poorer tax compliance is adding to the govt's revenue collection woes as consumption, which contributes almost 60% of India’s GDP, takes a knock.

India’s falling rupee has a silver lining – Rising software exports

Services exports, which mainly comprise software, has climbed to 7.3% of GDP in June from 6.8% in March 2017.

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Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.