Gabbar Sitharaman Tax: Congress’ fresh jab at FM, says new circulars are issued 90 months after GST rollout
  • 09 Jan 2025 06:39 PM
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Gabbar Sitharaman Tax: Congress’ fresh jab at FM, says new circulars are issued 90 months after GST rollout

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/gabbar-sitharaman-tax-congress-new-jab-at-fm-says-new-circulars-are-issued-90-months-after-gst-rollout-11736419896132.html

Congress leader Pawan Khera terming GST as Gabbar Sitharaman Tax. He emphasized the negative effects on middle-class families and farmers, and noted that even after 90 months, new circulars are being introduced.

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InCred adds Deepak Fertilisers to high-conviction stock picks, removes THESE two stocks; here’s why
  • 07 Jan 2025 06:48 PM
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InCred adds Deepak Fertilisers to high-conviction stock picks, removes THESE two stocks; here’s why

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/incred-adds-deepak-fertilisers-to-high-conviction-stock-picks-removes-exide-bcl-industries-heres-why-11736243669670.html

India faces macroeconomic challenges, including weak GST growth and currency fluctuations, according to InCred. However, optimism remains for IT and pharmaceutical sectors. The upcoming Union Budget is crucial for implementing fiscal measures to support growth amid these uncertainties.

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Govt should lower GST on cement at 18 pc, frame policy to boost demand: JK Lakshmi
  • 06 Jan 2025 06:16 PM
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Govt should lower GST on cement at 18 pc, frame policy to boost demand: JK Lakshmi

Source: https://www.livemint.com/focus/govt-should-lower-gst-on-cement-at-18-pc-frame-policy-to-boost-demand-jk-lakshmi-11736068632712.html

Patna, Jan 5 (PTI) The government should reduce GST on cement to 18 per cent from 28 per cent and take some policy measures in the upcoming Budget to boost consumption of this key building material, a senior official of JK Lakshmi Cement said.

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Cab Unions Urge Reconsideration of Proposed GST on Subscription-Based Earnings to Protect Livelihoods
  • 06 Jan 2025 06:21 PM
Still not packaged well: GST adds to manufacturing woes, calls for simplification grows
  • 03 Jan 2025 06:20 PM

Still not packaged well: GST adds to manufacturing woes, calls for simplification grows

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/gst/still-not-packaged-well-gst-adds-to-manufacturing-woes-calls-for-simplification-grows/articleshow/116903716.cms

Late in December 2024, the munchy popcorn found itself in the spotlight amid different tax rates proposed by the GST Council based on its sugar or salt component. As per the clarification, the GST rate on popcorn mixed with salt and spices will be 5%, while it will be 12% on prepackaged and labelled popcorn and 18% on caramelised popcorn.

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Stock market today: Sensex, Nifty 50 surge nearly 2% each. What’s behind the rally? Explained with 5 reasons
  • 02 Jan 2025 06:17 PM

Stock market today: Sensex, Nifty 50 surge nearly 2% each. What’s behind the rally? Explained with 5 reasons

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stock-market-today-sensex-surges-1-000-points-nifty-tops-24-000-whats-behind-the-rally-explained-with-5-reasons-11735801496273.html

The equity benchmark indices continued their upward trend for the second day in a row, with the Sensex rising by 1,436 points to close at 79,944, and the Nifty climbing 446 points to 24,189.

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GST collection rises 7.3% to ₹1.77 lakh crore in December 2024
  • 01 Jan 2025 05:59 PM

GST collection rises 7.3% to ₹1.77 lakh crore in December 2024

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/gst-collection-rises-7-3-to-rs-1-77-lakh-crore-in-december-2024-11735726437150.html

The total gross GST revenue grew 7.3 per cent to ₹1.77 lakh crore in December as compared to ₹1.65 lakh crore in the same month a year ago

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Businesses need to brace for tougher regulatory landscape in 2025
  • 30 Dec 2024 05:56 PM

Businesses need to brace for tougher regulatory landscape in 2025

Source: https://www.livemint.com/industry/businesses-brace-for-tougher-regulatory-landscape-in-2025-sebi-cci-ccpa-ibbi-ibc-gst-tax-nclt-11734604035787.html

Corporations must brace for heightened regulatory scrutiny in 2025 with various regulators preparing to enforce stricter oversight and actions.

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Orry takes a dig at 18% GST on caramel popcorn, says ‘I am 18% GST’ | WATCH
  • 28 Dec 2024 06:50 PM

Orry takes a dig at 18% GST on caramel popcorn, says ‘I am 18% GST’ | WATCH

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/orry-takes-a-dig-at-18-gst-on-caramel-popcorn-says-i-am-18-gst-watch-11735378721665.html

Social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, takes a dig at the GST Council's decision to tax caramelised popcorn at a higher tax bracket. Netizens reacted as they found the influencer's posts hilarious. Watch…

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