"Not Even One Such Item": Nirmala Sitharaman On Concern Over GST Rise

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday dispelled concerns over a rise in Goods and Services Tax (GST), saying that there is not even one item on which the rate has been increased after the implementation of GST regime.

In a fresh trouble for jailed journalist Mahesh Langa, the Gujarat police have registered a case against him for allegedly extorting Rs 40 lakh from a real estate agent by threatening to malign his image, officials said.

The GST Network has sought an extension for filing GST sales returns after it flagged a technical glitch in its system to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed showcause notices issued by GST authorities worth over Rs 1 lakh crore to online gaming companies and casinos over alleged tax evasion.

A pani puri vendor from Tamil Nadu has come under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities' scanner after reportedly receiving online payments amounting to Rs 40 lakh during the 2023-24 financial year.

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Orry compared himself to caramelised popcorn calling himself 18 percent GST.

Key updates include stricter GST compliance measures, the launch of Thailand's global e-visa system, streamlined US visa rules, ITC Hotels' demerger, and new telecom regulations for Jio, Airtel, Vodafone, and BSNL.

A registered person will have to pay GST on sale of old and used vehicle only if the seller has earned a margin, which is the selling price is higher than the depreciation adjusted cost price of the vehicle, sources said.

Popcorn, in loose form, sold in movie theatres will continue to attract GST at a 5 per cent rate, same as in restaurants, government sources said.

In a recent development, the GST Council of India has increased the GST on small used cars and EVs from 12 to 18%. Here's how it will affect buyers.

Following confirmation of three different tax rates for specific types of popcorn, people have taken to social media to share humorous reactions.

Centre's move to tax popcorn differently based on its sugar or spice content has sparked a debate, with two former government economic advisers questioning the tax system introduced in 2017.

India's decision to tax popcorn differently based on its sugar or spice content has drawn criticism from the opposition and sparked a reaction on social media, with two former economic advisers questioning the move.