GST Bill

Far before the current GST reforms, we flagged the issues. The government didn’t listen to us

September 21, 2025 1:07 pm

To restore credit where credit is due, I reproduce key extracts from the main dissent note that we sent to the Select Committee

A stitch in time: Why a simpler GST is the right strategy for India’s textile sector

September 03, 2025 1:20 pm

If industry gains from the elimination of refund bottlenecks and reduced tax burdens, these benefits should flow into lower retail prices, particularly in mass-market segments

State says action against 17,229 persons for GST fraud

March 05, 2023 12:19 pm

The state government in its written reply stated that the income from GST between February 2021 and January 2022 was Rs 43,779 crore.

Mastermind in fake GST billing case apprehended

March 01, 2023 4:51 am

The department officials said in a statement that Kazi used to lure unsuspecting people, use their Aadahar Cards and Pan numbers to create fake companies and get illegal GST registrations.

Government plans GST lottery offers of up to Rs 1 crore to encourage customers to ask for bills

February 04, 2020 3:57 pm

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) member John Joseph said every bill under the goods and services tax (GST) regime will provide a chance to the customers to win a lottery and that would act as an incentive for them to pay the tax.

J&K Assembly passes GST bill, will be implemented at midnight

July 07, 2017 5:05 pm

The Jammu and Kashmir Goods and Services Tax Bill 2017, moved by Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu, was adopted by a voice vote in the absence of opposition parties which accused the PDP-BJP government of undermining the special status of the state.

Punjab Cabinet approves GST Bill, to be tabled in budget session

June 13, 2017 6:37 pm

Key decisions were taken at a meeting of the Council of Ministers, chaired by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday.

Himachal House clears GST Bill

May 28, 2017 1:36 am

Both ruling Congress and Opposition BJP join hands and claim credit of its unanimous passage.

Bickering over demonetisation may derail GST rollout

December 12, 2016 4:52 pm

The government was hoping to finalise the draft laws before presenting it to the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament.

GST Council reaches consensus on compensation; base year to be 2015-16

October 19, 2016 12:55 pm

Jaitley said that five option on GST rate structure were presented to the GST Council.

Opinion | Is GST Good For India?

June 22, 2020 7:02 pm

Budget 2017 Expectations: GST

June 22, 2020 7:12 pm

Find Out Why Goods and Services Tax Rollout May Be Delayed Till September

June 22, 2020 7:15 pm

Government Plans To Bring GST Bills As Money Bills: Here's Why

June 22, 2020 7:19 pm