'Band-aid' solution: Oppn on PM's address to nation on GST

The Congress on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of taking "sole ownership" of the amendments made to the GST regime and said the current reforms were inadequate, with no resolution to......

'Bihar, bidis start with B': Congress's GST post triggers row

The Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress locked horns in Bihar on Friday over a social media post by the opposition party, which allegedly made disparaging remarks about the state while criticising......

'Glad Trump stated facts': Rahul backs 'dead economy' remark on India

Echoing United States President Donald Trump's criticism of the Indian economy, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said everybody except Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister......

Stalin sacks PTR as finance minister, gives him IT and digital services

The high profile Tamil Nadu Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan was on Thursday shifted out of the key portfolio of finance and human resources management and given the information technology......

GST Cut: How Much Will States Lose?

Opposition-ruled states warn of steep annual losses; Centre assures higher consumption will offset revenue hit. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff State chief ministers and finance ministers,......

Jaitely to meet state finance ministers before finalising GST

Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha said on Wednesday that the government has holding a variety of discussions with states regarding the proposed Goods and Services Tax, including the......

GST Made Easy From Nov 1

Nearly 96 per cent of new applicants will benefit from this simplified approval route. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the inauguration of the CGST Bhawan in Ghaziabad, October 24,......

Govt for nil GST on insurance premium for individuals

The Centre has proposed exempting life and health insurance policies for individuals from GST, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and convenor of insurance GoM Samrat Choudhary said on Wednesday.......