New Delhi: The Union government is considering a demand for reducing taxes on flex-fuel, or dual-fuel, vehicles, a move that could accelerate the push for cleaner transportation.
Read MoreRahul Gandhi believes Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “finished" small businesses in India. He, during a speech in Madhya Pradesh, was speaking about India's unemployment woes. He mentioned that India’s unemployment had surpassed Pakistan, Bangladesh and Bhutan.
Read MoreNew Delhi: The Indian economy's sharp acceleration in the December quarter has been bolstered by equally impressive tax collections and growing momentum in manufacturing.
Read MoreSource: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/ministry-finance-gst-collection-feb-2024-analysis.html
The Ministry of Finance recently announced impressive figures regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collection for February 2024. With a substantial increase in collections compared to the previous year, the data underscores positive economic trends and fiscal stability. This article delves into the specifics of the announcement, analyzing the figures and their implications.
Read MoreSource: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/real-money-gaming-sector-pulling-back-on-ads-11709217575042.html
New Delhi: The structural changes taking place in the gaming industry are likely to have a significant impact on the advertising world by the end of FY24. Ad spends in India are expected to grow at a slower pace of 6%, down from 12% in the previous year, by the close of the year touching $16-17 billion. A decline in consumer spending over the past five to six quarters has reduced private equity and venture capital funding for various sectors. There has also been the drastic impact of the implementation of 28% GST on online gaming, according to a new report from RedSeer.
Read MoreWith India on the brink of a pivotal election and incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi vying for a historic third term, investment management company Franklin Templeton (FT) observed that investing before elections can be strategically advantageous.
Read MoreThese are tumultuous times, with the resurgence of farmer unrest. Earlier in February, there was a state rebellion about unfair fiscal treatment by the Union government which was more worrying, and not just because the chief ministers of aggrieved states staged a street protest in Delhi.
Read MoreTop automakers are divided on the Indian government's tax policy on hybrid cars. While Maruti Suzuki and Toyota advocate for lower taxes for hybrids to encourage their adoption, Tata Motors, Mahindra, and Hyundai argue against any preferential tax treatment for these vehicles.
Read MoreA person living in rural India spent ₹3,773 a month on average as consumption expenditure in 2022-23 while her urban counterpart spent ₹6,459, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation’s (MOSPI’s) National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) estimated after a nationwide study of households’ spending patterns.
Read MoreAccusing discrimination against Dalits and other backward classes in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Ram Rajya, former Congress president and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the Centre has failed to generate enough employment opportunities for the downtrodden constituting "90 per cent of the population," in the country, news agency PTI reported.
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