GST

‘Gabbar Singh Tax’ vs ‘decisive strike’: Haryana Assembly erupts in debate over GST reforms

March 06, 2026 12:15 pm

While Congress MLAs said that GST had placed a heavy burden on citizens, BJP MLAs countered, saying the tax regime had given new momentum to the economy and boosted trade.

GST commissioner accused of relying on AI-generated non-existing and unrelated orders, Gujarat HC stresses regulation

February 25, 2026 2:42 pm

The petitioner firm's advocates drew the Gujarat High Court’s attention to at least three rulings relied on by the CGST department that either did not exist or were incorrectly cited.

‘You live in your India, we live in ours’: In sharp retort to Nirmala Sitharaman, Abhishek Banerjee says she doesn't understand 'a poor family's grocery bill'

February 12, 2026 12:57 pm

Abhishek Banerjee slammed Nirmala Sitharaman’s "technically accurate" GST claims after she said that the TMC MP had presented "distorted facts” regarding the Union Budget in Lok Sabha.

‘Rs 12K-15K crore loss due to GST rationalisation, budget estimates hit’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

February 02, 2026 7:24 pm

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah also accused Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot of violating established Constitutional norms.

Budget 2026 Live Streaming: When, where and how to watch FM Nirmala Sitharaman budget speech live stream

February 01, 2026 7:05 am

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Budget 2026 Speech Time, Live Streaming: Union Budget 2026 will be Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive Budget, a record in India’s parliamentary history.

Economic Survey flags the right questions

January 30, 2026 7:32 am

The question now is whether they will find reflection in the budget.

Why the Economic Survey wants warning labels and higher taxes on ultra-processed foods

January 29, 2026 7:39 pm

With ultra-processed food sales surging, the Economic Survey rejects star ratings, seeks practical measures

India's consumption story has a wage growth problem

January 29, 2026 7:52 am

While one-off tax cuts can boost consumption in the short term, sustained increase in household demand requires wages to grow at a healthy clip.

In Pre-budget meet with Union Finance Minister: States flag revenue loss after GST cuts, erosion of fiscal powers

January 11, 2026 11:17 am

States also sought simplified conditions for capital spending and 50-year loans, renewed focus on investment promotion, developmental priorities while flagging certain borrowing curbs.

Poor sports culture in schools, need for mandatory coach level certification exam, GST exemption on equipment: Federations flag issues

January 10, 2026 11:25 am

Aaesha Munawar, Joint Secretary, Judo Federation of India, stressed the need for a compulsory coach level certification exam.

The Agrarian Unrest Part 1: This could be the Narendra Modi government’s biggest problem

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

Thousands of farmers from across the country have taken to the streets. ‘Dilli chalo’ is their slogan. What do they want? And is agrarian distress this government’s biggest problem? Harish Damodaran explains.

Why a leader is aligning with someone is more important that who aligns with who; Mamata Banerjee has a major role: Amit Mitra, Bengal Finance Minister

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

Bengal FM Amit Mitra talks about demonetisation, the problems with GST, failing Centre-state relations, the need for protecting and building institutions such as the RBI and CBI, investments in the state, and what the BJP “doesn’t get about Bengal".

How demonetisation and GST hit MSMEs: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

Two years on, we look at how demonetisation (and GST) had an adverse impact on micro, small and medium enterprises or MSMEs. Here are some of the concerns that MSMEs are dealing with.

Yashwant Sinha Again Slams Pm Modi’s Govt., Says ‘Gst Was Implemented In A Hurry’

June 22, 2020 6:31 pm

Opinion | Why the Opp's boycott of the midnight GST session is mealy mouthed?

June 22, 2020 6:59 pm

GST Rollout Traders In Ghaziabad Shut Shop, Halt Train in Kanpur in Protest

June 22, 2020 6:59 pm

Congress Decides To Skip Midnight GST Launch In Parliament

June 22, 2020 6:59 pm

GST Set For June 30 Midnight Launch At Special Parliament Session

June 22, 2020 7:00 pm

Opinion | Is GST Good For India?

June 22, 2020 7:02 pm

Goods and Services Tax Network Rejects CAG's Request To Appoint Auditor

June 22, 2020 7:11 pm