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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Govt must bring pending GST reforms too

The rate rationalisation this time will impact over 420 goods covering a vast range of sectors. The first two exercises to revamp the GST regime were much smaller in both range and impact.

Tax terror and India’s same-sex couples

Even without entering the debate on marriage equality, India’s laws are already punishing same-sex couples in small and large ways that are rarely discussed.

India must revise its definition of middle class. Those earning Rs 1 cr aren’t ‘rich’ anymore

The tax officials will, of course, have a better understanding of what the revenue implications will be. But let them at least start thinking about expanding the definition.

India is outsourcing its tax burden to companies. Better for Modi government, not taxpayers

It is important for the government to now reassess what it wants to keep with itself and what it wants to hand over to the private sector.

Govt working to ensure TCS rate hike does not result in cash-flow problems, says CEA Nageswaran

Attempts are being made to link TCS with the tax deducted from taxpayers’ salaries. The CEA also backs the govt’s rationale for raising TCS rate to 20%

No TCS on foreign debit & credit card transactions up to Rs 7 lakh, clarifies Union govt

Prior to the clarification, all such non-medical, non-educational transactions would've attracted 20% TCS from 1 July. Govt imposing TCS on foreign credit card spends was widely criticised.

GST revenue rises by 13% to Rs 1.60 lakh cr in March, second highest collection ever

The total collection for 2022-23 fiscal year stands at Rs 18.10 lakh crore, 22 per cent higher than the previous year. The average gross monthly collection for the year is Rs 1.51 lakh crore.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief says India, China carried out ‘readjustment’ of troops. ‘Trying to increase trust factor’

While both India and China have carried out disengagement in Eastern Ladakh, the process of de-escalation is still under discussion & has not been agreed upon.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.