The 56th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is set to begin in the national capital tomorrow, spanning two days from September 3 to 4.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has welcomed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council's decision to reduce GST on several cancer-related and other essential medicines, calling it an essential move to make healthcare more affordable for millions of patients across India. The association
The GST Council is a constitutional body responsible for making recommendations on issues related to the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday said that the Group of Ministers (GoM) has extended its support to the Centre's proposals to eliminate the 12 per cent and 28 per cent slabs under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday addressed the Group of Ministers (GoMs) constituted by the GST Council on Compensation Cess, Health and Life Insurance (for individuals), and Rate Rationalisation at Vigyan Bhawan.
The government's fiscal deficit could see a short-term increase due to proposed changes in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure, but the growth boost is expected to outweigh the temporary slippage, according to a report by Emkay Research.
Industry body FICCI has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on the occasion of 79th Independence Day, which highlighted the need for all stakeholders to work together towards making India a self-reliant economic powerhouse.
The Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for March 2025 surged 12 per cent, standing at Rs 2.37 lakh crore during April, marking an all-time high for collections.
Speaking at the launch of the 'NITI NCAER States Economic Forum' portal in New Delhi, Sitharaman highlighted the balanced approach taken by the GST Council, where finance ministers from various states work together to increase revenue without overburdening citizens.
Reforms in sectors, particularly land, labour, and power, are critical for long-term growth. FICCI proposes creating inter-state institutional platforms similar to the GST Council to facilitate consensus-building and advance reforms in these areas.