Regulator PNGRB for regulating regasification fee, bringing natural gas under GST
  • 30 Dec 2025 06:35 PM
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Regulator PNGRB for regulating regasification fee, bringing natural gas under GST

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-natural-gas-price-reduction-regulator-proposes-gst-regasification-charges-11766753133685.html

The proposal comes days after the regulator lowered the tariff slabs for gas transportation, thereby making compressed natural gas and city gas distribution prices cheaper.
New Delhi: In a bid to make natural gas cheaper and boost adoption, India’s gas regulator has proposed regulating the regasification charges for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and also bringing the fuel under the goods and services tax (GST), citing low utilization and weak financial viability at most terminals.

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CBI Arrests CGST Superintendent in Mumbai while accepting Rs. Five Lakh Bribe
  • 24 Dec 2025 06:20 PM
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CBI Arrests CGST Superintendent in Mumbai while accepting Rs. Five Lakh Bribe

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/cbi-arrests-cgst-superintendent-mumbai-accepting-rs-5-lakh-bribe.html

Central Bureau of Investigation arrested a Superintendent of CGST Audit-I, Mumbai, on 22 December 2025 for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹5 lakh from a private company director. The arrest followed a written complaint alleging that the officer, after conducting an audit on 26 November 2025, threatened to raise a fabricated tax demand of ₹98 lakh unless illegal gratification was paid.

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GST on MPLADS Works Does Not Cut Annual Fund Allocation
  • 24 Dec 2025 06:05 PM
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GST on MPLADS Works Does Not Cut Annual Fund Allocation

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/gst-mplads-works-cut-annual-fund-allocation.html

Summary: The Government informed Parliament that while transfers to MPLADS funds are outside the scope of GST, the utilisation of these funds for procuring goods and services attracts GST at applicable rates, which forms part of the project execution cost. It clarified that GST does not reduce the annual MPLADS entitlement of ₹5 crore per Member of Parliament, as tax components are factored into project cost estimates at the time of sanction.

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GDP data revision: The statistics ministry has issued detailed notes for growth sceptics to delve into
  • 24 Dec 2025 05:39 PM

GDP data revision: The statistics ministry has issued detailed notes for growth sceptics to delve into

Source: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/gdp-data-revision-statistics-ministry-notes-growth-sceptics-2026-11766408360406.html

India’s GDP revision next year has been preceded by discussion papers published by the ministry of statistics. This should cue debates on what India can reasonably expect to measure—and acquaint casual datasceptics with our challenges.

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M&M announces board meeting date to consider Q3 results. Check details here
  • 24 Dec 2025 05:53 PM

M&M announces board meeting date to consider Q3 results. Check details here

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/mm-announces-board-meeting-date-to-consider-q3-results-check-details-here-11766576746188.html

M&M Q3 results: Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Wednesday, December 24, announced that its board will meet in the second week of February to consider and approve the financial results for the third quarter of the financial year 2025-26 (FY26).

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Delhi air pollution: Why air purifiers aren't classified as medical devices? Here's all you need to know
  • 24 Dec 2025 05:47 PM

Delhi air pollution: Why air purifiers aren't classified as medical devices? Here's all you need to know

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/delhi-air-pollution-why-air-purifiers-arent-classified-as-medical-devices-heres-all-you-need-to-know-11766568698372.html

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday lashed out at authorities for not exempting taxes on air purifiers, which it said have become a necessity amid the rising air pollution in Delhi.

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Govt's GST move singe dealers profits, investor interest as court case looms
  • 24 Dec 2025 05:58 PM

Govt's GST move singe dealers profits, investor interest as court case looms

Source: https://www.livemint.com/auto-news/car-dealers-gst-cess-supreme-court-stock-impact-11766563365515.html

Despite a 17% jump in vehicle sales, dealer margins have shrivelled due to aggressive discounting and non-refundable tax credits, leading the industry to seek relief from the Supreme Court.

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Amid soaring AQI levels, Delhi HC directs GST Council to meet soon to consider lowering tax rate on air purifiers
  • 24 Dec 2025 05:43 PM
Perfetti looks beyond ₹1 candies to drive growth in India
  • 23 Dec 2025 06:25 PM

Perfetti looks beyond ₹1 candies to drive growth in India

Source: https://www.livemint.com/companies/candy-market-india-rupee-1-candy-perfetti-van-melle-confectionery-market-fmcg-11766391004175.html

Even as ₹1 candies continue to account for the bulk of sales, the candy giant is pushing higher-priced ₹5 and ₹10 products, expanded distribution and new launches to drive growth in India’s sweets market.
NEW DELHI: Perfetti Van Melle, the Amsterdam-headquartered candy maker behind Chupa Chups, Mentos, and Alpenliebe in India, is pushing consumers toward higher price points of ₹5 and ₹10, even as ₹1 candies continue to dominate the market. The shift is part of the company’s effort to balance its portfolio in a candy market still heavily skewed toward ultra-low-value purchases.

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Budget 2026: Govt weighs easing GST compliance for small businesses
  • 23 Dec 2025 06:20 PM

Budget 2026: Govt weighs easing GST compliance for small businesses

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/union-budget-gst-reforms-for-msmes-quarterly-gst-payment-may-be-allowed-for-micro-enterprises-11766312578436.html

India’s 73 million MSMEs contribute 30% to the GDP and 45% to the overall exports. The proposed reforms, which follow a cut in GST rates in September this year, come at a time when small businesses have been hit by the steep US tariffs of 50%.

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