New 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 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.
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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 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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GST Council Newsletter for the month of January 2024
The Finance Bill 2024 proposes substitution of Section 20 of the IGST Act to make registration as an Input Service Distributor (ISD) mandatory for the procurement of common input services and the distribution of associated Input Tax Credit (ITC) to distinct entities. Additionally, Clause (61) of Section 2 of the IGST Act, which defines ISD, is also amended accordingly. Previously, through CBIC Circular No. 199/11/2023-GST dated 17.07.2023, the Head Office (HO) had the flexibility to distribute ITC either through the ISD mechanism or cross charge. However, this amendment now mandates the distribution or allocation of central tax or integrated tax credit charged on invoices received by the ISD. The aim of this amendment is to streamline the process, ensuring consistency and adherence to specified guidelines in the distribution of credit for common input services.
During the 15th Budget presentation in the Karnataka assembly, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticised the Centre for what he deemed as the "unscientific implementation of GST," resulting in a staggering loss of ₹59,000 crore for the state. Karnataka Chief Minister
Read MoreReal estate developers have topped the list of businesses facing consumer complaints for suspected goods and services tax (GST)-related profiteering, data from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) showed.
CCI decides on the merit of customer complaints based on an investigation by the Directorate General of Anti-Profiteering (DGAP), which comes under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.