28 Dec 2023 05:48 PM
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Budget 2024: From tax benefits to coverage - here's insurance sector wishlist

Source: https://www.livemint.com/budget/budget-2024-from-tax-benefits-to-coverage-heres-insurance-sector-wishlist-11703749997820.html

2023 was not just another year in the archives of the life insurance industry; it was a year of groundbreaking achievements. The industry, leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies, transformed insurance from a complex necessity to a simple, accessible solution tailored to the diverse needs of the Indian populace.

27 Dec 2023 05:47 PM
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Appeal to Stop Unlawful GST Notices on false & unscrutinized grounds

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/appeal-stop-unlawful-gst-notices-false-unscrutinized-grounds.html

Introduction: The Punjab Accountants Association, representing accounting professionals across the state, addresses a critical concern in a memorandum to the Honourable Finance Minister, Punjab. The association seeks intervention to halt the issuance of vague and incorrect GST Form DRC-01 notices, causing distress to law-abiding traders and industrialists.

27 Dec 2023 05:37 PM
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Will India inflation fall below 4% and economic growth remain strong in 2024? Here's what experts say

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/will-india-inflation-fall-below-4-and-economic-growth-remain-strong-in-2024-heres-what-experts-say-11703675692962.html

Indian economy showed remarkable resilience in 2023 with strong GDP growth and robust GST collection. However, inflation remained above the 4 per cent target of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

27 Dec 2023 05:52 PM

GST Council Newsletter for the month of November 2023

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/gst-council-newsletter-month-november-2023.html

Introduction: The November 2023 GST Council Newsletter (Issue-56) brings pivotal updates on the Goods and Services Tax, including robust growth, amnesty for appeals, and the introduction of biometric Aadhaar authentication. In this comprehensive overview, we delve into the significant developments shaping the fiscal landscape.

26 Dec 2023 05:33 PM

Request to Extend due date of GSTR 9, 9A & 9C for financial year 2022-23

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/request-extend-due-date-gstr-9-9a-9c-financial-year-2022-23.html

Introduction: The U.P. Tax Bar Association, Varanasi, has submitted a formal request to the Hon’ble Finance Minister of the Government of India seeking an extension of the deadline for filing GST Annual Return Forms GSTR 9, 9A & 9C for the financial year 2022-23. The association, comprising over 2100 members, emphasizes the need for an extended timeline due to the challenging circumstances and ongoing engagements in responding to departmental notices and assessments.

25 Dec 2023 05:22 PM

Players in crossfire as online gaming firms grapple with massive tax hit

Source: https://www.livemint.com/industry/players-in-crossfire-as-online-gaming-firms-grapple-with-massive-tax-hit-11703422072913.html

NEW DELHI : Playing real-money games such as rummy or poker might get more expensive as gaming startups scramble for ways to cope with the impact of higher taxes.

25 Dec 2023 05:34 PM

Centre, Deloitte studying impact of GST on power

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/centre-deloitte-studying-impact-of-gst-on-power-11703439696061.html

NEW DELHI : As the government looks to bring electricity under goods and services tax (GST), the Union power ministry is looking at its likely impact on the industry, states’ revenue and household electricity bills. Electricity is one of several commodities like petrol, diesel and natural gas that have so far remained out of the purview of GST.

22 Dec 2023 05:25 PM

No Health Tax Proposal for Tobacco Products: Govt

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/health-tax-proposal-tobacco-products-govt.html

Introduction: The Government of India, under the Ministry of Finance, has been under scrutiny regarding the implementation of a health tax on tobacco products. This move was suggested by the Parliamentary Committee on Health & Family Welfare, raising questions and concerns. In response to Unstarred Question No-1823 posed in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, provided insights into the current taxation system for tobacco and addressed the proposal for a health tax.

21 Dec 2023 05:29 PM

GST Council can vet pleas on GST registration threshold: Finance minister

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/gst-council-can-vet-pleas-on-gst-registration-threshold-finance-minister-11703096190162.html

New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the request from Parliamentarians to raise the sales threshold for Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration can be looked into by the GST Council; however, she added that most small businesses ideally should be part of the GST chain.

21 Dec 2023 05:35 PM

Budget 2024-25: NAREDCO seeks funds for completing stressed and stalled residential projects, input tax credit under GST

Source: https://www.livemint.com/budget/news/budget-2024-25-naredco-seeks-funds-for-completing-stressed-and-stalled-residential-projects-input-tax-credit-under-gst-11703142052176.html

In its pre-budget recommendations, realtors body NAREDCO has sought ₹50,000 crore more fund under SWAMIH to complete stalled housing projects across the country, saying this will benefit consumers as well as the industry.