The 16th Finance Commission needs to address the complaints from the southern states

What do soaring GST collections in 2023 say about the economy

The festive season triggered a revenue bonanza with GST collections in 2023 October soaring to Rs 1.72 lakh crore, but one needs to take the numbers with a pinch of salt. #GSTcollection... Read more »
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Online gaming: India needs innovative approach to regulation

India must strike a balance between innovation, integrity, and responsible gaming to regulate its online gaming industry. #fantasysports #gambling #gst #gamesofskill #gamesofchance Read more »
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Online gaming: The GST Council move may play spoilsport

India's online gaming industry finds itself in the crosshairs after the #GSTCouncil's decision to impose the highest #GSTslab. #onlinegaming #onlinegambling Read more »
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Five-year itch: GST regime needs reforms to regain credibility

GST regime: The initiative towards “One Nation, One Tax, One Market” was expected to shore up revenue collection in the country and to strengthen Centre-state relationship. Read more »
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Explained: High inflation, import surge behind high GST mopup

While the jump in GST collections augurs well for the economy starved of good news, most of the increase can be attributed to runaway inflation and the increase in imports. Read more »
GST collections soar

Analytics, AI tools help govt boost GST collections

The government is employing data analytics and artificial intelligence to plug GST leakages. Taxpayers also can use technology to improve business processes. Read more »
Impact of demonetisation on Indian economy.

Worth the trouble? Indian economy will gain from long-term effects of demonetisation

Despite the mayhem it caused, demonetisation benefited the Indian economy by triggering the growth of fintechs, techfins and gig platforms. Read more »
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Indian economy: GST collections bring cheer, but concerns over recovery linger

The growth in GST collections points to a recovery, but questions remain over the trajectory of Indian economy in the coming fiscal. Read more »
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Alcohol revenues of Indian states raise ethical questions

State governments should distance themselves from alcohol revenues and find other avenues to fund their activities. Read more »
Four years of GST

GST@4: Centre must simplify regime, win back states’ trust

While the first 37 meetings of the GST Council did not require voting, there have been instances of majority driven decision-making recently which could jeopardise the functioning of the GST regime. Read more »