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Thursday, October 2, 2025
TopicState GST

Topic: State GST

Centre paid Rs 6,140 cr to Maharashtra out of Rs 46,950 cr GST dues, says Governor Koshyari

Addressing the joint sitting of members of state Legislature Monday, Bhagat Singh Koshyari said compensation to the tune of Rs 29,290 crore is overdue from the central government.

52% higher borrowing, big drop in revenue — why states are despairing about their finances

Contraction in economy due to lockdown, extra spending on Covid and shortfall in GST compensation have left states scrambling for money.

Why Centre and not states should borrow to resolve GST compensation impasse

Central govt has argued that states have more headroom to borrow, but estimates suggest that states’ borrowing costs are at least 0.5 percentage points higher.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

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.