02 Dec 2023 05:43 PM
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GST collections hit ₹1.68 trillion in November

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/gst-collection-higher-by-11-y-o-y-for-fy2023-24-upto-november-11701436501977.html

Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections touched ₹1.68 trillion in November as festive demand lifted sales, but the figure was lower than October’s receipts of ₹1.72 trillion.

02 Dec 2023 05:48 PM
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Change in GST law needed for benefit of producer states: TS Singh Deo

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/change-in-gst-law-needed-for-benefit-of-producer-states-ts-singh-deo-11701453171940.html

Legislative changes are needed in the goods and services tax (GST) law to give a higher share of revenue to producer states such as Chhattisgarh, a senior legislator from that state said on Friday.

02 Dec 2023 05:53 PM
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GST Revenue Hits Record High: ₹1,67,929 lakh in November 2023

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/gst-revenue-hits-record-high-%e2%82%b9167929-lakh-november-2023.html

The Ministry of Finance has announced remarkable growth in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue for November 2023, reaching a record ₹1.67 trillion. This achievement marks the sixth instance in FY 2023-24 where gross GST collection surpassed the ₹1.60 trillion mark.

01 Dec 2023 05:43 PM

GSTN Advisory: Two-factor Authentication for Taxpayers

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/gstn-advisory-two-factor-authentication-taxpayers.html

Introduction: In a bid to bolster the security measures of the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) portal, taxpayers are set to experience a significant upgrade. The introduction of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) marks a pivotal step towards ensuring a more secure and robust login process. This advisory details the phased implementation, the role of One-Time Passwords (OTPs), and essential updates for taxpayers.

29 Nov 2023 05:21 PM

Advisory on Amnesty for Missed GST Appeals: Procedures & Provisions

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/advisory-gst-amnesty-missed-appeals-procedures-provisions.html

Advisory for the procedures and provisions related to the amnesty for taxpayers who missed the appeal filing deadline for the orders passed on or before March 31, 2023

28 Nov 2023 05:55 PM

Hotels push for GST parity with standalone restaurants

Source: https://www.livemint.com/industry/hotels-push-for-gst-parity-with-standalone-restaurants-11701077018973.html

Hotel operators, especially those in the mid-market and upscale segments, are confronting a challenge that threatens to steer diners away to standalone restaurants: an uneven goods and services tax (GST) structure.

27 Nov 2023 05:38 PM

Why India's top bullion body is upset with MCX

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/commodities/why-indias-top-bullion-body-is-upset-with-mcx-11701018338576.html

MUMBAI : Nodal gold trade body India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) has locked horns with MCXCCL, the clearing corporation of India’s largest commodity derivatives exchange MCX, over a crucial revision in the platform’s settlement procedure for gold and silver contracts traded on the bourse.

27 Nov 2023 05:43 PM

Union Budget 2024: Doctors, health experts urge Centre to raise excise duty on tobacco

Source: https://www.livemint.com/industry/union-budget-2024-doctors-health-experts-urge-centre-to-raise-excise-duty-on-tobacco-11701061564433.html

Doctors, economists, and public health organizations have urged the government to raise the excise duty on all tobacco products in the Union Budget 2024–25 in order to raise additional funds. It is believed that raising the excise tax is one of the most cost-effective public policy tools available to regulate tobacco consumption.

27 Nov 2023 05:49 PM

It’s raining GST notices. Are you prepared?

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/gst/its-raining-gst-notices-are-you-prepared/articleshow/105278718.cms

Most notices seem to be based on assumptions and surmises. Taxpayers must be proactive in collating supporting documents and advancing appropriate justifications to defend the notices.

25 Nov 2023 05:44 PM

Zomato and Swiggy Face Rs 750 Crore GST Demand

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/dhys-zomato-swiggy-gst-radar-dhys-zomato-swiggy-face-gst-demand-notices-totaling-rs-750-crore-dggi-report.html

Introduction: Zomato and Swiggy, two giants in the food delivery sector, are now grappling with GST demand notices amounting to a staggering Rs 750 crore, as revealed by a report from the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI). The crux of the matter revolves around the nature of food delivery services and their GST implications, raising questions about the taxation dynamics in this rapidly evolving industry.