Govt adds nothing will be allowed which will compromise special constitutional position of J&K
Govt proposed to levy 18% tax on telecom services under GST regime, current tax is 3%
The Centre has decided to keep ayurveda products in the mid-range of the goods and services tax
Govt to soon release list of such agencies
As the nation prepares for the implementation of the goods and services tax (GST) bill, the performance of transport & logistics companies at the bourses - once considered as one of the key beneficiaries under the one nation, one tax regime - has been mixed bagged thus far in the calendar year 2017 (CY17), with four out of nine stocks in the sector underperforming the market.While Blue Dart Express, Gateway Distripacks and Allcargo Logistics have recorded a negative return during this period, Snowman Logistics has gained 13%. Among others, Arshiya and Transport Corporation of India (TCI) have outperformed the market by surging more than 70%, while Sical Logistics and Gati have gained 18%.By comparison, the S&P BSE Sensex has gained 14% thus far in CY17. The Mid and Small-cap indices on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) moved up 18% and 23%, respectively.Given the recent run-up in some of these stocks, analysts remain cautious as they do not see gains sustaining for long. Actual .
As the nation prepares for implementation of the goods and services tax (GST) laws, the performance at the bourses of transport and logistics companies - once considered as one of the key beneficiaries under the one nation, one tax regime - has been a mixed bag thus far in calendar year 2017 (CY17).Five of the 10 stocks in the sector have been underperforming the market. While Blue Dart Express, Gateway Distriparks and Allcargo Logistics have recorded a negative return in this period, Arshiya and Transport Corporation of India have outperformed, surging over 60 per cent. By comparison, the S&P BSE Sensex has gained 13.8 per cent thus far in CY17. The mid-and small-cap indices on the BSE have moved up 17 per cent and 21 per cent, respectively.Given the recent run-up in some of these stocks, analysts remain cautious, as they do not see gains sustaining for long. Actual benefit to the companies from GST implementation will start to accrue only after six to 12 months from now, they ...
Govt introduced it despite overwhelming objections, suggestions from across industries
It also said that the Goods and Services Tax will not have an upward impact on inflation
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Those in sectors with higher rates could face difficulty in improving volumes and preserving margins
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The announcement of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates came as a disappointment to the film industry, specifically the exhibition sector, as cinemas were put in the 28 per cent bracket. Interestingly, other categories in this bracket include luxury goods, casinos, races and 5-star hotels. The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) has appealed to the government to reduce this levy in the interest of the survival of the film industry. The letter, signed by president of MAI Deepak Asher, points out the various challenges that the industry is facing, including lack of screens, decreasing footfalls and competition by Hollywood. It adds that the total tax levied on cinema house may actually be more if the local bodies decide to levy an additional tax. "Many States are now empowering local bodies (municipal corporations, municipalities, panchayats, local councils, district councils, etc.) to levy an additional entertainment tax. While entertainment tax levied by the State Government is ..
Hasmukh Adhia said earlier that tax buoyancy under GST is likely to take a hit immediately
While GST is a value added tax, entertainment tax, presently levied by states is like a turnover tax
Currently, states impose entertainment tax of up to 100 per cent
A higher rate may offset benefits for an under-construction property
The official said that so far 16 states have passed the State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) bill.
Proposed GST rate for smartphones is 12%, against the present total tax incidence of more than 13.5%
GST is expected to be a complex makeover for the railways, which has 17 zones