GST is a landmark reform considering the sweeping changes it brings about in the indirect tax regime in India.
'The rupee has lost value against all other major Asian currencies, including that of Bangladesh and, of course, China.' 'Why should this be the case when the Indian economy has been growing faster than these economies, other than China?'
This time there has been a rather peculiar criticism of the latest GDP numbers.
The Opposition said that the government was 'bull-dozing'.
It is after the GST Network tallies invoice details with shipping bills that the refund claims can be processed. So, the refund could be delayed by over a month.
The First Advance Estimates of National Income, 2016-17 did not reflect the impact of demonetisation, effected on November 9 and are based on sectoral data for only seven months to October.
Rajan also said the outlook for agriculture is subdued, in view of both rabi and kharif prospects being hit by monsoon vagaries.
'The government's full five-year term is unlikely to deliver more than 7+ per cent growth.' 'That's creditable, but no different from the 7.2 per cent achieved in the previous five years (2009 to 2014).' 'Those who expected the change of government to deliver a change of tempo would be disappointed,' says T N Ninan.
The finance minister said the government was open to suggestions.
Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai would make the largest gain.
Saudi Arabia is insisting on 'In Kingdom' total value-addition requirements
Go beyond your college classroom. Take part in fests. Pursue an internship, says Abhishek Ajmera.
The GDP has been estimated at Rs 126.54 lakh-crore (Rs 126.54 trillion).
It is doubtful that our political masters are even aware of the features of the Model Law.
The Centre would need the concurrence of 20 states out of 29 to impose a GST on petroleum
In the last policy review in December, RBI had decided to keep policy rate unchanged.
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.
Infrastructure, stricter implementation boost commercial vehicle sales
The Central government is stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea as far as the runaway fuel prices are concerned.
The GST Council last year imposed a cess of 15 per cent on hybrid vehicles, in addition to the 28 per cent GST, leading to a total tax burden of 43 per cent against a previous tax rate of 28 per cent.
The economists, who were surveyed, also felt it will take time for banks to make any further reduction in deposit rates
An excerpt from Conde Nast India's Make In India magazine.
Neutrality and jurisdiction in international trade need to be discussed threadbare before GST is implemented in India.
Recalibrating data of past years using 2011-12 as the base year instead of 2004-05, the Central Statistics Office estimated that India's GDP grew by 8.5% in the financial year 2010-11 and not at 10.3% as previously estimated.
The finance minister has labelled about 65 per cent of the fuel excise revenue as cess, including the restructured road and infrastructure cess
Higher oil prices, while not having an impact on Centre's revenues due to fixed tax rate, are pushing up states' sales tax revenue.
Private consumption is looking up and will get better as the full effect of the good monsoon is felt on rural income, and the effect of the payout from the Seventh Pay Commission is felt on urban income, say Anis Chakravarty & Rishi Shah.
'By 2020 around 34% of India's population will be in the 15-34 age group.' 'More than 70% of them live in rural areas.' 'Their energy and enthusiasm need to be tapped in order to meet their aspirations and transform agriculture and the rural economy,' says P K Joshi.
Lack of literacy is compromising the ability of farmers in India and China, two of the world's most populous countries with the smallest farm size, to raise productivity without losing soil fertility, says Kunal Bose.
Bank Nifty pared all its intraday gains to end over 1% lower led by losses in BoB, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and Bank of India
India is the second largest buyer of Iranian crude, after China.
India improved its rank on six out of the 10 parameters relating to starting and doing business in a country.
The state has extended its full support, provided its revenues are protected.
No mention of cab aggregators in GST bills
The company declined to disclose the names of the firms it was acquiring as the regulatory clearances and some negotiations are still in process.
Most say they will review their Make in India plans as prices may top pre-GST level
While headline and core WPI are stuck in a disinflationary phase, the retail measure is inching north.
'The only way to minimise logical inconsistencies and confusion is to develop the two rates of 12% and 18% as the ones that apply to almost all items.' 'At a later stage, these two rates could be merged into a single rate,' advises T N Ninan.
GST will lead to consolidation of multiple indirect taxes
'GST is imperative for India's success.' 'Without GST India will be a less competitive country.'
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