Service charge returns as menu price hike, diners fear double hit
  • 18 Apr 2025 05:52 PM
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Service charge returns as menu price hike, diners fear double hit

Source: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/restaurant-dining-service-charge-delhi-high-court-ban-wow-momo-farzi-cafe-masala-library-bo-tai-papaya-gst-11744880959859.html

The ban on service charge won’t make eating out cheaper — leading restaurant chains are looking to raise prices to compensate for the loss. Some customers feel the final charges may be even higher than before, including tips for the waiting staff.

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ICICI Prudential receives ₹3.67 crore tax order from GST authorities
  • 18 Apr 2025 05:58 PM
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Ajay Bhushan Pandey joins AIIB as Vice President
  • 16 Apr 2025 06:19 PM

Ajay Bhushan Pandey joins AIIB as Vice President

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/ajay-bhushan-pandey-aiib-asian-infrastructure-investment-bank-nfra-national-financial-reporting-authority-vice-president-11744732317629.html

Ajay Bhushan Pandey has been appointed as vice president of investment solutions at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. He will oversee various departments and is based in Beijing. Pandey, a former finance secretary, played a key role in India's financial reforms and digital initiatives.

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GSTN Implements Phase-III Changes to Table-12 of GSTR-1 & 1A from April 2025
  • 15 Apr 2025 06:29 PM

GSTN Implements Phase-III Changes to Table-12 of GSTR-1 & 1A from April 2025

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/gstn-implements-phase-iii-table-12-gstr-1-1a-april-2025.html

Summary: The GST Network (GSTN) has introduced Phase-III changes to Table-12 of GSTR-1 and GSTR-1A to enhance HSN-wise summary reporting and minimize errors in GST filings. Starting from the February 2025 return period (April 2025 onward), the key changes include mandatory dropdown selection for HSN codes, with no manual entry allowed. Taxpayers must now select HSN codes from a predefined list, with descriptions auto-populated for consistency. Additionally, Table-12 has been split into two distinct tabs: one for B2B (business-to-business) supplies and another for B2C (business-to-consumer) supplies, requiring separate HSN reporting for each. To further ensure accuracy, an auto-validation feature has been introduced (currently in warning mode), checking the consistency of HSN totals against other GSTR-1 tables. While mismatches will only trigger alerts, they will not block return filing. Other improvements include the ability to download the full HSN list and enhanced search features for faster reporting. These changes are mandatory for businesses with annual turnover over ₹5 crore, requiring 6-digit HSN codes. Business owners and tax consultants are advised to update their accounting software, train staff on new reporting requirements, and ensure alignment with the GSTN HSN dropdown list. As the system evolves, future phases (Phase-IV) will likely enforce mandatory validations, so early preparation is key to ensure smooth compliance.

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Betting ads mushroom in regulatory grey zone
  • 15 Apr 2025 06:23 PM

Betting ads mushroom in regulatory grey zone

Source: https://www.livemint.com/industry/betting-ads-amazon-zepto-uber-parimatch-1xbet-junglee-rummy-ipl-season-kyc-it-ashwini-vaishnaw-fairplay-big-tech-11744272516975.html

Banned betting sites are piggybacking on popular platforms again, as India's taxmen and regulators play whack-a-mole with shady operators from distant shores.

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Jaipur resort files FIR against OYO after getting ₹2.66 crore ‘wrong’ GST notice - Report
  • 15 Apr 2025 06:20 PM

Jaipur resort files FIR against OYO after getting ₹2.66 crore ‘wrong’ GST notice - Report

Source: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/jaipur-resort-files-fir-against-ritesh-agarwals-oyo-after-getting-2-66-crore-wrong-gst-notice-11744642692556.html

The FIR was filed on basis of a complaint by Madan Jain at the Ashok Nagar police station of Jaipur. Jain, who is associated with Samskara Resorts, said his hotel was served a show cause notice of ₹2.66 crore from the GST (Goods and Service Tax) office.

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Record e-way bills in March signal year-end factory push, manufacturing momentum
  • 11 Apr 2025 05:57 PM

Record e-way bills in March signal year-end factory push, manufacturing momentum

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/eway-bill-march-2025-gst-revenue-india-factory-dispatch-fy25-india-manufacturing-growth-e-way-bill-record-high-11744361942917.html

A surge in electronic permits for goods movement signals robust year-end dispatches, improved compliance, and sustained factory activity—setting the stage for another bumper GST haul.

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Icrier flags vitamin D crisis, urges pricing reform and R&D push to cut healthcare burden
  • 09 Apr 2025 05:51 PM

Icrier flags vitamin D crisis, urges pricing reform and R&D push to cut healthcare burden

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/icrier-vitamin-d-crisis-pricing-reform-r-d-healthcare-burden-11744119157028.html

Vitamin D is essential for bone health, and its deficiency is linked to severe skeletal disorders such as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

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Draft Appeal Section 73 on PMT-09 and absence of GST functionality
  • 08 Apr 2025 06:27 PM

Draft Appeal Section 73 on PMT-09 and absence of GST functionality

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/draft-appeal-section-73-pmt-09-absence-gst-functionality.html

Draft Appeal Section 73 on PMT-09 and absence of GST functionality
BEFORE THE HON’BLE COMMISSIONER OF GOODS AND SERVICES TAX, DELHI

In the matter of:
M/s. . Appellant
(GSTIN -)
Vs
GST Officer, Ward , Zone , Respondent
Delhi Goods & Service Tax
STATEMENT OF FACTS:

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