Representation on issues faced while filing of Appeal on GSTAT Portal
  • 02 Feb 2026 06:33 PM
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Representation on issues faced while filing of Appeal on GSTAT Portal

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/representation-issues-faced-filing-appeal-gstat-portal.html

The Marwar GST Appellate Tribunal Bar Association submitted a detailed representation to the Hon’ble President of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal highlighting practical difficulties faced by taxpayers and professionals in filing appeals on the newly launched GSTAT portal and concerns arising from the GSTAT (Procedure) Rules, 2025.

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Budget 2026 decoded: Where the money goes, where the risks remain
  • 02 Feb 2026 06:08 PM
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Budget 2026 decoded: Where the money goes, where the risks remain

Source: https://www.livemint.com/budget/news/budget-2026-public-spending-gdp-growth-fiscal-deficit-capex-state-finances-11769956541556.html

Unlike last year, Budget 2026—the ninth presented by Nirmala Sitharaman—avoids big-bang moves, opting instead for calibrated steps to support growth, avoid the middle-income trap, and stay on track towards developed-nation status.

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The only Budget analysis you'll need: The government's tight fiscal math, explained in 8 charts
  • 02 Feb 2026 06:15 PM
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The only Budget analysis you'll need: The government's tight fiscal math, explained in 8 charts

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/budget-2026-nirmala-sitharaman-fiscal-deficit-gdp-growth-revenues-tax-collections-consumption-11769960995148.html

The 2026 Budget reflects a fiscal hangover following 2025’s aggressive tax cuts. With nominal GDP growth projected at a modest 10% and GST revenues shrinking, the government faces a tightening fiscal squeeze. Debt reduction is off to a slow start.

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Cigarette Price Hike: Classic Connect now costs ₹350, Gold Flake Lights and Wills Classic ₹225 — details inside
  • 02 Feb 2026 06:21 PM

Cigarette Price Hike: Classic Connect now costs ₹350, Gold Flake Lights and Wills Classic ₹225 — details inside

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cigarette-price-hike-classic-connect-now-costs-350-gold-flake-lights-and-wills-classic-225-details-inside-11770017164869.html

Cigarette prices have surged significantly since the excise duty hike on 1 February, burning a hole in your pocket. The hike depends on the length of the cigarette sticks — the longer, the costlier.

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Ajit Ranade: By betting on capabilities, the budget takes a long view on India’s growth
  • 02 Feb 2026 06:01 PM

Ajit Ranade: By betting on capabilities, the budget takes a long view on India’s growth

Source: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/ajit-ranade-budget-indian-economy-growth-capabilities-inflation-capital-11769925281740.html

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has used the comfort of today’s macro numbers to prepare ground for the future. Working within tight fiscal limits, the budget focuses on building capabilities and resilience. Yet, we must watch for growth risks, inflation surprises and the rising cost of capital.

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Ficci director general: The budget isn’t a list of announcements but a coherent plan to strengthen India’s economy
  • 02 Feb 2026 06:26 PM

Ficci director general: The budget isn’t a list of announcements but a coherent plan to strengthen India’s economy

Source: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/ficci-director-general-budget-plan-strengthen-india-economy-nirmala-sitharaman-infrastructure-11769786324126.html

The budget provides a coherent growth framework anchored in reform continuity, infrastructure investment and fiscal discipline. Amid global fragility, it signals policy credibility and offers clues to how India plans to sustain its GDP growth, attract capital and strengthen competitiveness

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Maruti Suzuki prepares 500,000 capacity boost as GST delivers record revenue
  • 29 Jan 2026 06:27 PM

Maruti Suzuki prepares 500,000 capacity boost as GST delivers record revenue

Source: https://www.livemint.com/auto-news/maruti-suzuki-prepares-500-000-capacity-boost-as-gst-delivers-record-revenue-small-cars-11769608745353.html

New Delhi: Country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd will add a capacity of 500,000 units over the next few months at its two plants in Haryana and Gujarat as it rushes to meet high demand after goods and services tax cuts delivered its highest ever quarterly revenue.

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India factory output growth 7.8% in Dec, a 2-year-high
  • 29 Jan 2026 06:04 PM

India factory output growth 7.8% in Dec, a 2-year-high

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-industrial-production-december-manufacturing-mining-consumer-durables-gst-11769595565495.html

Industrial output grew at an upwardly revised 7.2% in November, showing strong growth on festive demand and the goods and services tax (GST) rate cuts.

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Economic survey calls for higher GST slabs for ultra-processed foods to combat childhood obesity
  • 29 Jan 2026 06:40 PM

Economic survey calls for higher GST slabs for ultra-processed foods to combat childhood obesity

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/economic-survey-gst-slabs-childhood-obesity-ultra-processed-foods-11769673081760.html

New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2025-26 has called for aggressive fiscal measures to tackle the nation's growing health crisis, including moving ultra-processed foods into the highest GST tax slabs and imposing additional surcharges on products high in sugar, salt, and fat.

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TVS predicts durable demand after festive season, GST cuts deliver record quarter
  • 29 Jan 2026 06:20 PM

TVS predicts durable demand after festive season, GST cuts deliver record quarter

Source: https://www.livemint.com/auto-news/tvs-motor-record-profit-q3-sales-surge-ev-supply-fixed-11769602086374.html

TVS Motor Co. expects the third-quarter momentum to continue as the share of premium motorcycles and scooters rises amid healthy consumer demand.

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