‘PMLA has nothing to do with GST’: Govt amid row over ED info sharing decision
  • 12 Jul 2023 06:27 PM
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‘PMLA has nothing to do with GST’: Govt amid row over ED info sharing decision

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pmla-has-nothing-to-do-with-gst-govt-amid-row-over-ed-info-sharing-decision-11689089151821.html

The Centre's decision to allow the Enforcement Directorate to share information with the GST network has caused outrage among the Opposition. Critics argue that the amendment could affect traders paying taxes, while officials maintain that PMLA is unrelated to GST rules.

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28% GST rate on online gaming impact: Why Nazara Tech shares fall is limited while Delta Corp stock drop nearly 30%?
  • 12 Jul 2023 06:59 PM
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28% GST rate on online gaming impact: Why Nazara Tech shares fall is limited while Delta Corp stock drop nearly 30%?

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/28-gst-rate-on-online-gaming-impact-why-nazara-tech-shares-fall-is-limited-while-delta-corp-stock-drop-nearly-30-11689154420106.html

The 28% GST rate imposed on the full value of online gaming stole the limelight after the 50th GST Council meeting. On the expected lines, online gaming stocks reacted on a bearish note on Wednesday. Experts believe the 28% tax rate is a setback for Indian players. Interestingly, Rekha Jhunjhunwala-backed Nazara Technologies' share price fall is limited, on the other, Delta Corp stock is bleeding to drop by nearly 30%.

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'India is super fun': Ashneer Grover slams policymakers over 28% GST on online games
  • 12 Jul 2023 06:50 PM

'India is super fun': Ashneer Grover slams policymakers over 28% GST on online games

Source: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/india-is-super-fun-ashneer-grover-slams-policymakers-over-28-gst-on-online-games-11689139763998.html

Ashneer Grover, co-founder of CrickPe, criticizes the Indian government's decision to impose 28% GST on online gaming companies, calling it detrimental to the industry.

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IT drags Sensex below 65,400, Nifty ends 55 pts lower; Infosys, Adani Ent shed
  • 12 Jul 2023 06:41 PM

IT drags Sensex below 65,400, Nifty ends 55 pts lower; Infosys, Adani Ent shed

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/live-blog/share-market-live-sensex-nifty-to-start-on-muted-note-sgx-nifty-flat-11689122574777.html

Share Market Today: Sensex and the Nifty ended in the red after a sharp fall towards the end with IT stocks dragging the market, while PSU Bank sector remained steady.

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GST Council decides on 28% tax on online gaming, horse racing, casinos; exempts tax on certain imported drugs
  • 12 Jul 2023 06:30 PM

GST Council decides on 28% tax on online gaming, horse racing, casinos; exempts tax on certain imported drugs

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/gst-council-decides-on-28-tax-on-online-gaming-horse-racing-casinos-exempts-tax-on-certain-imported-drugs-11689102871115.html

New Delhi: Federal indirect tax body the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Tuesday exempted integrated GST (IGST) levied on select drugs when imported for personal use, redefined sports utility vehicles to prevent car makers side stepping the highest tax bracket and decided on levying 28% uniform GST on online gaming, horse racing and casinos on the full-face value of bets.

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GST shock: Online gaming, casinos to be taxed at 28%
  • 12 Jul 2023 06:33 PM

GST shock: Online gaming, casinos to be taxed at 28%

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/gst-shock-online-gaming-casinos-to-be-taxed-at-28-11689103675752.html

NEW DELHI : The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Tuesday exempted integrated GST on select drugs when imported for personal use, redefined sport utility vehicles (SUVs) to prevent carmakers from side-stepping the highest tax bracket and levied a 28% uniform GST on online gaming, horse racing, and casinos on the full value of the bets.

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Innova Crysta, Alcazar, Hector Plus, Scorpio-N among vehicles set to attract 22%
  • 12 Jul 2023 06:47 PM

Innova Crysta, Alcazar, Hector Plus, Scorpio-N among vehicles set to attract 22%

Source: https://www.livemint.com/industry/innova-crysta-alcazar-hector-plus-scorpio-n-among-vehicles-set-to-attract-22-11689135009924.html

The GST Council has clarified that ground clearance refers to unladen conditions. MUVs with engine capacities less than 1500cc will continue to attract a 20% cess. The implications of the 'unladen' ground clearance specification need further clarity.

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Stiff tax on gross revenue spooks online gaming cos
  • 12 Jul 2023 06:36 PM

Stiff tax on gross revenue spooks online gaming cos

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/stiff-tax-on-gross-revenue-spooks-online-gaming-cos-11689104333306.html

NEW DELHI : The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Tuesday decided to tax online gaming companies at 28% of their gross revenue, or full face-value of transactions and entry fees paid by gamers, disappointing an industry that has lobbied for months to be taxed on its profit rather than revenue.

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Improving revenue collection to figure in GST meet today
  • 11 Jul 2023 06:47 PM

Improving revenue collection to figure in GST meet today

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/gst-council-meeting-to-discuss-changes-in-rules-procedures-for-increased-efficiency-and-tax-collection-11689010086198.html

NEW DELHI : A string of changes to rules and procedures seeking to improve the efficiency of the goods and services tax system and to step up tax collections will be in focus at Tuesday’s GST Council meeting, according to a person informed about discussions between Central and state governments.

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