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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicDirect taxes

Topic: Direct taxes

Slow growth in tax collections rings alarm bells, govt forms committee to augment revenues

Direct tax collections are growing at around 5% against a budgeted 17% growth and GST revenues have been growing at nearly 12% against a budgeted 15% growth.

Modi’s new govt plans to cut income tax rates, widen tax base

Direct tax reform to take centre stage in Modi's second term. Taxation process to be eased for honest taxpayers.

CBDT raises alarm as direct tax collection falls 15% short of target

CBDT member Neena Kumar has said as against the budget collection target of Rs 12,00,000 crore, only 85.1% of the target has been collected as on 23 March. 

Modi govt says it’s within its rights to make tax announcements in interim budget

If govt thinks there's a pressing issue, it's perfectly legitimate to make tax announcements in interim budget, says economic affairs secretary Subhash Garg.

Piyush Goyal asks tax officers to refrain from being overzealous

The cabinet minister asked taxmen to trust customers with a great degree of intelligence, while adopting a customer-friendly approach.

On Camera

How GST changed import duty revenue for states—no blame, more profit

The IGST component of total import duty collections is growing faster than that from Customs duty. And states enjoy a larger share in the rapidly growing pie of IGST on imports.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.