Simpler GST structure will be key poll plank, Congress sources tell Archis Mohan.
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Some of the players in the GST race are Payworld, Dell, Tally Solutions
The deposit has been made on account of the rate reductions approved by the GST Council in its November. The rate was reduced on items including shampoo, detergents, chocolates, beauty products, sanitary ware, leather clothing, cookers, stoves, after-shave, deodorant, detergent and washing power. Companies found it difficult to pass on the benefits to consumers immediately at the time of GST rate reduction owing to logistical issues.
Few angels have seen exits; till that happens, they won't be rushing to invest again.
'Defence funding is channelled to State-owned research organisations where scientists are merely bureaucrats holding meetings and sending out minutes of meetings and press releases, but have long ago stopped any innovative work.' 'Unless this tragedy is fixed, India's chances to create world-conquering and job-creating new industries are slim,' says Ajit Balakrishnan.
If international crude oil prices zoom past the current level of about $90 per barrel and move towards $100 and beyond, middle-class consumers are not going to keep quiet about their discomfort, points out Arun Balakrishnan, former chairman and managing director, Hindustan Petroleum.
India is home to almost 1.3 billion people.
Moti has been described in UK court proceedings as a "senior member" and "top lieutenant" of D Company.
Though the intent has been hailed as good for the economy, teething problems remain with a five-rate structure for various goods and services
In many ways, the 68th Republic Day parade was unique.
This meeting has led to the deferment of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting by a day.
20 Indian CEOs and 350 companies are participating in the Hannover Fair.
GSTN said those who do not want to give their Aadhaar numbers would have to undergo physical verification.
The rating agency expects the Reserve Bank of India to continue its accommodative monetary stance.
For the past five months, ever since he was appointed the Ayushman CEO, Indu Bhushan, a former bureaucrat, has made Nirman Bhawan his second home, working nine to nine with his "dedicated team" on the Modi government's biggest initiative after the Goods and Services Tax, says Nivedita Mookerji.
Barely 10% of small businesses are in a GST-ready position, say experts
Mittal said he discussed a plethora of issues with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and sought the government's support for faster clearances to streamline the group's investment plans.
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It expects the Indian market to grow to 10 million units annually by 2030 and it intends to control half the market then, like it does now.
Ironically, West Bengal, which has been seeking a postponement of the GST roll-out, has fared better among most other states.
'One of the ways to do that is to ensure that NBFCs have got liquidity.' 'If we don't do that, this mood of gloom will continue.' NBFCs need to be provided with liquidity if they have to start lending.
Businesses need to get on board in 15 days, ahead of indirect tax roll-out
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Higher costs of car inventories, missing sales targets and manufacturer expectations, and soaring rentals, are eating into dealers' margins.
Though GST could mean complications in the short run, it will bring in undeclared revenues and streamline taxation across the value chain, the benefits should be worth the pain.
Entirely new businesses have been built using data to disrupt traditional companies.
'The digital economy will generate 60 to 65 million jobs by 2025, 20 million more than the 40 to 45 million existing jobs that are in danger of disappearing or getting automated,' points out T N Ninan.
While Maruti leads with 30% volume growth, Hyundai sold 18,337 vehicles in rural markets during April-June
'We have promised to ensure reduced tax rates.'
Hero Sure helps the customer get the best price for his vehicle on the basis of a transparent evaluation process.
Buoyed by the success in a tiny but exclusive market, Lamborghini India, which operates dealerships in Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru, is going to roll out another two, in Kolkata and Chennai, in the near future.
Cut-throat competition, high spectrum costs, and frequent flip-flops in government policies have made it difficult for Vodafone to make money in the country.
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Reducing dependence on wholesalers will give the company better control over its inventory, besides offering greater visibility to new brands, reports Avishek Rakshit.
Although the markets could see a knee-jerk reaction, they rule out a sharp fall.
'So far, the government has sanctioned more than Rs 300 billion as GST refunds,' Ansh Bhargava and Aditya Singhania point out.
Ajay Banga, the 55-year-old CEO of MasterCard, is on a roll.
Jigar Shah, chief executive officer, Maybank Kim Eng Securities is not certain that the DMart listing would trigger a re-rating of the Indian retailing sector.
Thomas Archer Bata says if the tax rate is kept above 20% it will be a very big hit.
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