goods and service tax

India’s statistical system can reclaim past glory: PK Mishra

June 29, 2026 5:51 pm

According to the Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary, Narendra Modi was “very surprised” when India’s statistical system was criticised a decade or so ago.

From Netflix, JioHotstar rates to air purifier prices – CPI inflation goes modern

January 31, 2026 6:10 pm

The new CPI basket will contain 358 goods and services, up from 299 currently, which is based on the 2011-12 consumer expenditure survey.

Gross GST collections up 10% to Rs 1.73 lakh crore in May, growth rate moderates

June 02, 2024 7:21 am

The rise in GST collections was mainly driven by a “strong increase in domestic transactions”, which increased by 15.3 per cent as against 13.4 per cent growth rate in April.

FISME, Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce flag concerns about GST registration

May 17, 2024 1:03 am

Tamil Nadu accounts for the country's third-largest number of MSMEs, with 8 per cent share totalling five million enterprises, it said.

No GST dues pending, some states have not submitted AG report, says Nirmala Sitharaman

December 13, 2023 8:25 am

Over the misuse of authority by local officers exceeding his brief, Sitharaman said action had been taken by the council.

Increased monthly GST collections mainly on account of higher compliance: CBIC chief

September 28, 2023 4:37 pm

CBIC chief Sanjay Kumar Agarwal on Thursday said increased monthly GST collections are mainly on account of higher compliance, and the GST Council's decision to tighten return filing and registration process would help reduce fake ITC claims in evasion prone sectors, including iron and steel.

GST collection rises 11% to Rs 1.65 lakh crore in July

August 02, 2023 8:03 am

Revenues for the month were 10.8 per cent higher than the GST revenues in the same month last year, the finance ministry said in a statement.

GST evasion of Rs 14,302 cr across 2,784 cases detected in April-May

August 01, 2023 8:51 am

A total of 5,493 prosecution complaints were filed by the tax department during the same period.

Arvind Datar writes: With high GST on online games, death by taxes

July 26, 2023 11:39 am

The policy is based on flawed logic. It is likely to kill an industry that employs a large number of people

GST Council meet: Opposition states raise concerns over inclusion of GSTN under PMLA

July 12, 2023 7:03 am

Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra said the notification was issued because it is one of the requirements under the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), for which the mutual evaluation process is already underway for India.

Opinion | Is GST Good For India?

June 22, 2020 7:02 pm