The Centre has deferred lowering GST on air purifiers, citing a detailed statutory process. The Delhi High Court, however, questioned the high cost and highlighted nationwide public health implications of air pollution.
The Centre told Delhi High Court it cannot order a GST reduction on air purifiers, warning judicial intervention would breach the Constitution's basic structure. The next hearing is on January 9.
The Centre tells Delhi High Court that reducing GST on air purifiers could open a 'Pandora's box' of demands. What does this mean for consumers and manufacturers? Read the full analysis.
Amit Mitra, advisor to CM Mamata Banerjee, says GST has lost its purpose, strangling MSMEs with complexity. He reveals 955 notifications and a ₹2 lakh crore bleed. Read the full critique.
BJP Punjab general secretary Anil Sarin alleges AAP government created an atmosphere of fear and loot in Punjab under GST. Claims of 16% revenue rise are deceptive, he says. Read the full details.
Delhi High Court criticizes Centre for 18% GST on air purifiers during severe pollution, calls it a 'health emergency'. Court directs GST Council to meet urgently. Read more.
A severe cold wave and fog hit Jharkhand during Christmas celebrations. IMD issues a yellow alert for 12 districts as temperatures plunge by 2-3°C. Stay warm and safe.
Delhi High Court directs GST Council to urgently reconsider 18% tax on air purifiers, calling them a necessity in the city's severe pollution emergency. Read the full story.
Delhi High Court directs GST Council to urgently consider lowering GST on air purifiers from 18% to 5%, highlighting severe health risks from breathing polluted air 21,000 times a day.
Delhi High Court directs GST Council to urgently meet and consider reducing GST rates on air purifiers as city battles hazardous air pollution levels. Read the latest developments.
Punjab's revenue surged by 25% in 2025-26, hitting Rs 1,200 crore. FM Harpal Cheema attributes growth to GST reforms and anti-evasion measures. Read the full analysis.
Bhopal sees a brief respite before temperatures plunge again. MP faces dense fog warnings in multiple districts. Get the latest weather forecast and safety tips for the holiday season.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams makes grand arrangements for Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam from Dec 30 to Jan 8. Over 24 lakh registrations received, with 1.89 lakh selected via e-DIP for first three days. Read details.
A new report highlights how the GST 2.0 reforms were pivotal in driving domestic consumption and economic expansion in 2025. Discover the key findings and future roadmap.
Nagpur police book three for allegedly defrauding govt of ₹25 lakh via fraudulent GST input tax credit claims using fake documents. Details of the case under BNS & MGST Act inside.
Learn how to verify a GSTIN in India to prevent fraudulent payments and loss of Input Tax Credit. Follow our simple guide using official government portals.
Thane police register a case against four individuals for allegedly creating eight fake GST firms and fraudulently claiming over Rs 22 crore in input tax credit. No arrests made yet. Details inside.
Tax professionals in Madhya Pradesh seek a 3-month extension for GSTR-9 & 9C filing for FY 2024-25, citing late form release and technical glitches. Read why they argue it's crucial for compliance.
Starting April 2025, term insurance premiums will be GST-free. Learn how this tax change impacts your financial planning and boosts insurance affordability in India.
Karnataka's mid-year finance review warns GST rationalisation & delayed mineral bill assent could increase the revenue deficit, despite the state leading in FDI inflows. Read the full analysis.
Government uncovers 489 bogus GST registrations using forged IDs, evading Rs 3,000 crore. Data analytics drive intensifies against tax fraud networks. Read the full report.
Mysuru experiences a sharp winter chill with temperatures dropping significantly. The cold wave, setting in over the last few days, is expected to persist for another week. Stay updated on the weather.
Government detects 489 fake GST registrations using forged PAN & Aadhaar, leading to ₹3,000+ crore tax evasion. Learn about the crackdown and new safety measures.
India's tax revenues soared 30% in the first half of FY25, yet government expenditure grew faster, widening the fiscal deficit. Explore the details and implications for the economy.
Feeling tired between 1-3 PM? Experts explain why this is a biologically challenging period and share 5 healthy snack ideas to boost energy and productivity.
Karnataka's GST collection growth moderated to 3% in October after a 10% surge in September. Analysts attribute the drop to post-festive normalization. Read more on the state's revenue trends.
A 27-year-old accountant from Bihar was arrested in Noida for generating fake invoices worth Rs 11 crore and fraudulently claiming Rs 2 crore in GST refunds. Read the full investigation details.
More than 40 induction furnace industrialists in Ludhiana receive GST notices for alleged bogus billing. The industry association plans to challenge the move, citing procedural flaws.
Andhra Pradesh sees a 4.6% drop in net GST collections for November 2025 following GST 2.0 rate cuts. Chief Commissioner Babu Ahmed cites lower yields despite volume growth. Read the full analysis.
Rajya Sabha returned the Manipur GST bill to Lok Sabha, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighting its benefits. The opposition staged a walkout during the discussion.