Top events on October 20: Key events include PM Modi's visit to Varanasi for inaugurating projects and announcing ₹1,360 crore in initiatives. Additionally, Congress will release its first candidate list for Maharashtra Assembly Elections; read to know more
Read MoreA Group of Ministers (GoM) has recommended reducing GST rates on several essential items like packaged water, bicycles, and exercise notebooks while also providing tax relief to senior citizens on health and term life insurance premiums.
Read MoreAbout 23 premises in cities of Rajkot, Junagadh, Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar and Veraval were being raided by the federal agency after a case was filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), a report said.
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The Office of the Commissioner of CGST and Central Excise (Audit) Thane is inviting online Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the empanelment of Chartered Accountants and Cost Accountants. This is for conducting special audits of GST-registered persons as mandated under Section 66 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. Interested candidates must submit their EOIs online through the Central Public Procurement Portal, with the submission deadline set for October 27, 2024. Eligible applicants should have at least five years of experience, be registered with the relevant professional institutes, and meet specific compliance criteria. The selection will be based on various parameters, including experience, turnover, and audit assignments completed. The appointed auditors will examine the financial records of GST registered persons to ensure compliance and report findings within a stipulated timeframe. Non-compliance with the eligibility criteria or misconduct may result in cancellation of empanelment. The panel will be valid for two years, with opportunities for new firms to join based on need.
Read MoreE-way bill generation hit a new record of 109 million in September, marking an 18% year-on-year rise as supply chains ramp up for festival season demand. This surge signals robust economic activity and improved compliance.
Read MoreThe government has initiated action on its budget promise to revamp India’s Income Tax code and invited suggestions from the public on four areas of reform: simplification of language, reducing litigation, easing the compliance burden and getting rid of obsolete provisions.
Read MoreNew Delhi: Televisions and air conditioners are the next in line in electronics and appliances industries to receive a Centre-backed boost—driven by new incentives, revisions to customs duties and public procurement programmes. The most critical part of the new set of moves involves abolition of basic customs duties on open cells for television panels—which can reduce the overall pricing of large-screen TVs by a significant margin.
Read MoreIndia's carbonated soft drink (CSD) sector is struggling to expand due to high taxation under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, revealed a report released by economic think tank ICRIER.
Read MoreGST applicants from Kerala, Nagaland, and Telangana must follow new Aadhaar-based biometric authentication and document verification procedures, effective from October 5, 2024. As per the amendment to Rule 8 of the CGST Rules, 2017, applicants may undergo biometric-based Aadhaar authentication, alongside verification of the original documents uploaded during registration. This process involves receiving an email with either a link for OTP-based authentication or for booking an appointment at a GST Suvidha Kendra (GSK). Applicants opting for the biometric process must visit the designated GSK with essential documents, including original Aadhaar and PAN cards, along with the confirmation emails. After successful authentication, the Application Reference Number (ARN) will be generated. The GSKs operate according to the state guidelines, and it is crucial to schedule biometric verification within the specified period as outlined in the registration process.
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