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Topic: GST

Strong showing by north, improved compliance — how GST revenue rose to record Rs 2.1 lakh cr in April

While April typically sees highest collections in a financial year, analysts say a host of reasons came together this time to lift total figures.

GST revenue surges to ₹1.78 Lakh crore in March, second-highest collection ever 

The net revenue of GST after tax refunds for March 2024 is Rs 1.65 lakh crore, which is a 18.4% growth rate when compared to the same month last year.

Different time zones, same Opposition story & free grain-high taxes tradeoff

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

GST is squeezing states, but RBI’s ‘solution’ of more taxes is unfair

The RBI suggested in a December 2023 report that with GST impacting ‘vertical fiscal imbalance’, states should consider collecting additional taxes under the head ‘States’ Own Tax Revenue’.

‘No GST imposed on Ganga water, other puja items,’ clarifies CBIC after Congress flays Centre

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the Modi government of hypocrisy and loot for imposing 18% tax on Gangajal.

Income tax officials ‘visit’ Chinese computer-maker Lenovo’s office in India for ‘search op’

It wasn’t immediately clear why these searches were conducted. Lenovo is one of several Chinese tech companies that central government has accused of evading GST & customs duties. 

Snuffing out rebellion? GST raid on BJP leader Pankaja Munde’s sugar factory sparks speculation

The raid for alleged tax evasion comes after Munde completed her Shiv Shakti Parikrama pilgrimage, seen as the Maharashtra OBC leader's attempt to consolidate her support base.

28% GST on real money gaming will kill the sector. It’s a step away from one nation one tax

The decision to increase the tax rate on online gaming demonstrates that the GST regime still exhibits stratification, deviating from the original aim of uniformity.

28% GST may wipe out India’s online gaming sector, aid illegal gambling, fears industry

It will deter consumers from using legitimate platforms & may promote betting and gambling, they add. Industry contributed more than Rs 2,200 cr GST in 2022.

Movie-munching gets cheaper: PVR lowers food prices in cue with govt’s reduced GST for cinemas

Days after GST was reduced from 18% to 5%, PVR announces weekday and weekend offers.

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We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.