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Chidambaram blames rise in petrol, diesel prices on excessive taxes by the central govt

The former finance minister demanded that petrol and diesel be brought under the Goods and Services Tax immediately.

India’s Q1 GDP grows 8.2%, brings relief to Modi government

Besides base effect, figure indicates recovery in economic activity, especially in the manufacturing sector.  New Delhi: India’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew at 8.2 per...

Demonetisation and its impact on tax collection and formalisation of the economy: Arun Jaitley

The larger purpose of demonetisation was to move INDIA from a Tax Non-compliant society to a compliant society. 

Rs 13,000 crore – the amount of currency banks did not get back after demonetisation

RBI said Rs 15.31 lakh crore of total Rs 15.44 lakh crore of old currency notes had returned to the system after demonetisation in November 2016.

Rahul Gandhi blames demonetisation and GST for lynchings

In a speech in Germany, the Congress president alleged PM Modi wasn't doing enough to 'fix' the problem of joblessness.

GDP surged under UPA because it purchased growth at a high price

UPA’s growth trajectory via higher spending policies led to high retail inflation, falling public and private investment, and subsequent slowdown in growth.

Govt will not help Jet Airways beyond what policy permits: Aviation minister Suresh Prabhu

Jet Airways' shares fell by nearly 4 per cent after reports alleging diversion of funds emerged.

India’s motto is reform, perform, transform: PM Modi on Independence Day

He said his government had helped India lose 'fragile economy' tag and become a 'multi-billion-dollar investment destination'.

Income-Tax department needs to stop thinking that it is the ‘real’ IRS

A rupee collected by indirect tax officers has as much worth to the nation’s well-being as a rupee collected by direct tax officers.

Karnataka’s BJP unit wants GST on pan masala slashed to 5%

They also urged the Centre to hike the minimum import price of arecanut used in the making of pan masala.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.