Gst 2018

Budget 2018: From corporate tax cut to infra sops, industry has a long wish list

Government will unveil its budget for the 2018/19 fiscal year on Thursday, with investors expecting increased investment in key areas such as agriculture, and a slew of incentives for businesses.

Budget 2018: Stamp duty on immovable properties should also be on value addition alone

Value added tax (VAT) principle should apply to stamp duty on immovable properties

Budget for 2018-19 could promote electric vehicles; Centre may lower GST and pass benefits to buyers

The announcement is expected in view of the government's aim to have 100 percent electric vehicles for public mobility by 2030.

Budget 2018: Oil and gas industry seeks infrastructure status, lower taxes

Oil and gas industry wants inclusion of natural gas in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime at the earliest to boost the use of environment friendly fuel and help transition to a gas-based economy

Budget 2018: Why it is time to reconsider income tax exemption given to charitable institutions

If rendering noble services can beget one income tax exemption, there could other claimants for this honour

Budget 2018: Accord national priority status to healthcare, says Apollo Hospitals MD Suneeta Reddy

Giving national priority status to healthcare and adoption of universal health insurance are some of the important steps required to boost healthcare delivery in the country, Apollo Hospitals said.

JLR India head wants 'reasonable' taxes on luxury cars against the current 50%

Stating that taxes on luxury vehicles in India are among the highest in the world, JLR India President and Managing Director Rohit Suri said this has restricted volumes growth thereby preventing companies from assembling more models here

Budget 2018: Benefit from GST probably won't show up next year, reveals poll

India’s economy won’t significantly benefit from the GST until after next fiscal year, according to a slim majority of economists polled by Reuters, but almost half said rewards might come sooner

Budget 2018: From reduction in corporate tax to GST compliance, KPMG draws up its wishlist

Absence of a standard deduction puts the salaried taxpayers at a disadvantage particularly when the inflation is all pervasive in the economy

GST juggernaut on right track but with petroleum, real estate still out, it lacks strength

Less than expected revenue collections from GST has put the government in a tight spot and the budget math this year will be a tricky affair