Impact of Imposing 28% GST on Online Gaming Industry
  • 11 Aug 2023 06:05 PM
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Impact of Imposing 28% GST on Online Gaming Industry

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/impact-imposing-28-gst-online-gaming-industry.html

Introduction: This article explores the implications of the Indian Government’s decision to impose a 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the online gaming industry. It provides insights into the estimated size of the industry, the projected revenue collection, and the rationale behind this tax rate. The impact of the 28% GST on the growth and revenue generation of the online gaming sector is also discussed.

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Cabinet okays GST changes to betting on online games
  • 10 Aug 2023 05:17 PM
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Cabinet okays GST changes to betting on online games

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cabinet-okays-gst-changes-to-betting-on-online-games-11691606300513.html

The Union cabinet on Wednesday cleared legislative changes needed to implement the GST Council’s decision to ensure that 28% GST is paid on the full value of amounts deposited by players for betting on online games, casinos and horse races, three people familiar with the development said.

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GST impact: Mobile Premier League to slash 350 jobs
  • 09 Aug 2023 05:07 PM
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GST impact: Mobile Premier League to slash 350 jobs

Source: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/gst-impact-mobile-premier-league-to-slash-350-jobs-11691502483007.html

New Delhi: As one of the fallouts of the meek outlook following the decision of the GST Council to increase the GST burden on gamers and gaming companies to 28%, one of the largest players in the fantasy gaming business, Mobile Premier League (MPL), has decided to slash 350 jobs.

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Is ‘Esport’ next big thing for India? Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath backs gaming industry. See post
  • 09 Aug 2023 05:19 PM

Is ‘Esport’ next big thing for India? Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath backs gaming industry. See post

Source: https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/esportsgaming-industry-nikhil-kamath-28-percent-gstipl-11691552081121.html

India's gaming industry faces setback with 28% GST on online games, but Zerodha co-founder predicts it as the 'next big thing' for India, citing its larger size than the movie and music industries combined. The Indian gaming market is expected to reach $8.6 billion by FY2027

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ICICI Lombard responds to GST notice, alleging tax demand of ₹273 crore; check here
  • 09 Aug 2023 05:22 PM

ICICI Lombard responds to GST notice, alleging tax demand of ₹273 crore; check here

Source: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/icici-lombard-responds-to-gst-notice-alleging-tax-demand-of-rs-273-crore-check-here-11691561812213.html

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited has received a Goods and Services Tax (GST) show-cause notice, alleging a tax demand of ₹273.4 crore along with interest, the company informed the BSE.

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GST@6: Forward looking thought
  • 09 Aug 2023 05:28 PM

GST@6: Forward looking thought

Source: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/first-person/gst6-forward-looking-thought-11691577055780.html

As we enter the seventh year of the GST regime, it is crucial to address the prolonged issues and challenges while embracing forward-looking thoughts.

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FIU can share data with GSTN: minister
  • 08 Aug 2023 05:47 PM

FIU can share data with GSTN: minister

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/fiu-can-share-data-with-gstn-minister-11691436566359.html

Pankaj Chaudhary said that FIU is enabled to share reports like cash transaction report and suspicious transaction report to GSTN for making them available to GST authorities, where such reports are found relevant for GST evasion

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Woman's tweet sparks debate over 'unfair' delivery charge in bill; Zomato offers clarification
  • 08 Aug 2023 05:52 PM

Woman's tweet sparks debate over 'unfair' delivery charge in bill; Zomato offers clarification

Source: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/womans-tweet-sparks-debate-over-unfair-delivery-charge-in-bill-zomato-offers-clarification-11691476905670.html

Woman's tweet sparks debate over 'Unfair' delivery charge in bill; Zomato offers clarification.
A patron of Zomato expressed dissatisfaction on X (formerly Twitter), raising concerns about the perceived "excessive and unjust" container fee. The customer called for an explanation from the food delivery service.

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India's Q1 GDP growth projections could be overstated by 1%: HSBC
  • 05 Aug 2023 05:43 PM

India's Q1 GDP growth projections could be overstated by 1%: HSBC

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/indias-q1-gdp-growth-projections-could-be-overstated-by-1-hsbc-11691235873768.html

New Delhi: While India's April-June GDP growth data is likely to come in at an impressive 8% on the back of improved trade, though issues with the manufacturing and services deflator could overstate economic growth by as much as one percentage point, HSBC Global Research said in its latest research report.

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