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Topic: GST

India’s economy is an elephant that’s starting to run, says IMF

Rationalisation of GST & labour reforms will be key to India's higher growth, said the international body.

Foreigners may not get GST refunds on goods yet, says finance ministry

The system in India is unlike certain Western countries which provide tax refunds on goods purchased by foreigners.

Modi hasn’t made much progress in eliminating black money

The fight against black money needs more reform, reasonable taxes, and wider but simpler regulations.

Mumbai stamp duty hike: Milking unaffordable real estate or unavoidable source of funds for infrastructure?

Experts weigh in on whether Mumbai stamp duty hike is milking unaffordable real estate or unavoidable source of funds for infrastructure?

Under fire for ‘tax terrorism’, Modi govt to clear all dues and refunds by year-end

Move seen as a course correction after opposition slammed govt over frequent 'tax raids' on assesses in the name of black money.

Price of sanitary pads won’t change much despite zero GST. Here’s why

Earlier, the government would pay input credit. But now, since the final product is not taxed, manufacturers will have to add it to the cost of the pads.

Revenue loss from GST cuts may hamper government’s budget deficit goals

The GST Council cut taxes on 50 goods which will cut revenue by $2.2 billion every year.

When cows matter more than humans, and ‘lahu ka lagaan’ removed

Rakbar Khan was beaten on suspicion of cow smuggling Friday night, and the police first got information of the crime at 12.40 am Saturday.

In the long struggle for GST waiver on sanitary napkins, Akshay Kumar gets to be the hero

We live in a country where citizens’ movements get recognition only when a pseudo-benevolent Bollywood star brings the story on screen.

Their secrets exposed by the internet, India’s magicians struggle to get by

While some now ride autos, others are jobless, but almost everyone agrees that their craft has been given a raw deal by the government.

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.