- 24 Dec 2024 06:11 PM
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Viral video: Instagram influencer’s humorous take on GST hike leaves netizens in splits
In a witty take on India's revised GST slabs, Instagram influencer Radha mocks the tax system with humor and satire. Her viral video, portraying Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, highlights the absurdity of potential taxes, leaving viewers amused and questioning the limits of taxation.
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- 24 Dec 2024 05:59 PM
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How to tax popcorn? India’s formula sparks outrage against GST system
INDIA-ECONOMY-TAX-POPCORN:How to tax popcorn? India's formula sparks outrage against GST system
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- 24 Dec 2024 06:03 PM
- New
Tax burden on corporate sponsorships eased
The Council’s decision to shift the onus of remitting tax on sponsorship deals from the donor is set to enable the latter to lower its overall tax liability
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- 24 Dec 2024 05:56 PM
Taxing times: Used cars platforms headed for a bumpy ride on GST hike
The Goods and Services Tax Council on Saturday decided to increase taxes on the margins of the supplier on sale of small used cars, including EVs, from 12% to 18%.
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- 24 Dec 2024 06:07 PM
RBL Shoprite Credit Card: Exclusive discounts, cashback, and reward points explained
The RBL Shoprite credit card, designed for avid shoppers, offers discounts, cashback on fuel, and a welcome bonus. With an annual fee of Rs. 500 plus GST, users can waive this by spending over Rs. 1.5 lakh annually, making it ideal for saving on daily essentials.
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- 23 Dec 2024 06:02 PM
GST Council decisions likely to impact market; auto, insurance stocks to be in focus today, December 23
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a GST rate hike for second-hand automobiles, including electric vehicles, and deferred the decision on rate cuts on insurance premiums. As the stock market opens on Monday, December 23, insurance and auto stocks will remain in focus.
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- 23 Dec 2024 06:07 PM
Mint Quick Edit | Don’t over-roast popcorn with GST
Three different tax rates on popcorn grabbed public attention after Saturday’s GST Council meeting. Why is an indirect tax trying to do what direct taxation is meant for?
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- 23 Dec 2024 06:15 PM
Indian stock market: 10 key things that changed for market over weekend - Gift Nifty, US inflation to GST Council meet
Indian stock market: Gift Nifty was trading around 23,790 level, a premium of nearly 165 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a gap-up start for the Indian stock market indices.
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- 21 Dec 2024 06:45 PM
GST Council defers decision on lowering tax on health, life insurance premiums
GST Council's move enables state finance ministers and officials from the central and state governments to deliberate on these further.
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- 21 Dec 2024 06:41 PM
GST Council 55th Meeting in Jaisalmer: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss potential revisions in insurance, aviation taxes
The inclusion of ATF under GST, if approved, could bring uniformity in taxation across states and allow airlines to claim input tax credit (ITC) on fuel purchases—addressing a long-standing demand from the aviation sector.
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