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GST Council has turned majoritarian, decisions not by consensus: Amit Mitra

Decisions were no longer taken on the basis of a consensus as originally envisaged: Mitra

GST Council has turned majoritarian, decisions not by consensus: Amit Mitra
Updated On : 14 Jun 2021 | 5:32 PM IST

After the GST cut

Council should address structural shortfall in revenue

After the GST cut
Updated On : 13 Jun 2021 | 11:30 PM IST

GST Council to meet Saturday, discuss tax exemption on Covid-19 essentials

The council meet is expected to deliberate the exemption and concession on Covid-19 related items

GST Council to meet Saturday, discuss tax exemption on Covid-19 essentials
Updated On : 11 Jun 2021 | 12:58 AM IST

GoM on Covid items should focus on people's interests

The GoM will give its findings by June 8 and the GST Council will take suitable decisions soon.

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Updated On : 07 Jun 2021 | 12:12 AM IST

Do not politicise GST Council: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The government is conscious of the intensity of the second wave of Covid-19 and is assessing its full impact before coming out with further packages and interventions, says FM Sitharaman

Do not politicise GST Council: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Updated On : 05 Jun 2021 | 10:04 AM IST

GST compensation: Oppn-ruled states claim Rs 55,000-cr underestimation

They have also sought an additional compensation of Rs 65,000 crore for FY21

GST compensation: Oppn-ruled states claim Rs 55,000-cr underestimation
Updated On : 30 May 2021 | 11:55 PM IST

More misses than hits

GST Council should have addressed pressing issues

More misses than hits
Updated On : 30 May 2021 | 10:49 PM IST

All eyes on GoM call on taxing Covid items

Under the GST laws, hundreds of mass consumption items and essential services are exempted fully or attract a lower rate of tax than the standard rate of 18%

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Updated On : 30 May 2021 | 10:41 PM IST

GST Council meet: Decision on tax cuts on Covid-19 vaccines by June 8

The issue of GST rates on vaccines and other Covid-related supplies will be reviewed by a Group of Ministers (GoM).

GST Council meet: Decision on tax cuts on Covid-19 vaccines by June 8
Updated On : 29 May 2021 | 1:56 AM IST

GST Council meet: Govt to borrow Rs 1.58 trn for compensation shortfall

States' demand for the extension of the compensation period beyond June 2022 will be taken up in a separate meeting

GST Council meet: Govt to borrow Rs 1.58 trn for compensation shortfall
Updated On : 29 May 2021 | 1:56 AM IST

GST: Centre to borrow Rs 1.58 trn in FY22 to compensate states, says FM

Nirmala Sitharaman announces a flurry of pandemic-related relief measures after the 43rd GST Council meeting

GST: Centre to borrow Rs 1.58 trn in FY22 to compensate states, says FM
Updated On : 28 May 2021 | 9:53 PM IST
Updated On : 28 May 2021 | 2:45 PM IST

Amid Covid second wave, 43rd GST Council meet begins via video conference

The 43rd meeting of the GST Council, the first this year in the midst of the second wave of Covid pandemic, begun on Friday morning through video conferencing

Amid Covid second wave, 43rd GST Council meet begins via video conference
Updated On : 28 May 2021 | 12:52 PM IST

Rate changes to e-invoicing: 5 things to know about GST council meet today

Meeting is likely to exempt government departments and local authorities from e-invoicing.

Rate changes to e-invoicing: 5 things to know about GST council meet today
Updated On : 28 May 2021 | 11:07 AM IST

Top headlines: GST council meets today; Gates foundation set for change

Changes expected at GST council meeting to Tata Steel's market capitalisation. Top news this morning.

Top headlines: GST council meets today; Gates foundation set for change
Updated On : 28 May 2021 | 8:45 AM IST

GST Council likely to exempt govt depts, local authorities from e-invoicing

The Council is meeting today to discuss issues such as rates on Covid-related supplies

GST Council likely to exempt govt depts, local authorities from e-invoicing
Updated On : 28 May 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Footwear, readymade garments likely to attract higher rates of GST

The fitment committee, which recommends rate changes to the Council, has proposed increasing the rate on footwear (less than Rs 1,000), readymade garments, and fabrics to 12% from 5% now

Footwear, readymade garments likely to attract higher rates of GST
Updated On : 27 May 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

GST panel rejects demand for tax waiver on Covid-19 vax, ventilator

GST fitment panel has recommended a short-term rate cut on four Covid-19 related items

GST panel rejects demand for tax waiver on Covid-19 vax, ventilator
Updated On : 26 May 2021 | 1:48 AM IST

Punjab FM writes to Sitharaman, says agenda for GST Council meeting mundane

Ahead of the GST Council meeting, Congress leader and Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Badal has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Punjab FM writes to Sitharaman, says agenda for GST Council meeting mundane
Updated On : 25 May 2021 | 4:11 PM IST

GST Council meet on Friday; pvt fintech firms set to enter e-invoicing zone

GST Council may green-light entry given disappointing progress

GST Council meet on Friday; pvt fintech firms set to enter e-invoicing zone
Updated On : 25 May 2021 | 6:10 AM IST