Karnataka GST growth moderates to 3% in October
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.
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LS Clears 25% Cess on Pan Masala, Tobacco Products
Lok Sabha passes bill imposing a 25% National Security and Health Cess on pan masala and tobacco. The move aims to curb consumption and fund public health initiatives. Read the full details.
Accountant held for Rs 11 crore fake GST invoice fraud in Noida
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.
Maharashtra Bandh: Traders Protest APMC Cess, GST Dual Tax
Thousands of traders across four major Maharashtra cities shut markets in a statewide bandh, demanding abolition of APMC cess and reforms. The protest highlights issues of dual taxation under GST.
Maharashtra Traders' Bandh Halts Rs 5-6 Crore Trade
Wholesale trading in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar halted completely as 150 agents and buyers joined a statewide protest. Read about their key demands and the impact.
Thane MACT awards Rs 36.5 lakh compensation in fatal truck accident
Thane MACT orders Rs 36.5 lakh compensation for family of a 20-year-old labourer killed by a speeding truck in 2020. The tribunal held the driver solely responsible. Read the full details of the case and the compensation breakdown.
New Tobacco Tax Regime Targets Pan Masala Variants
FM Nirmala Sitharaman explains new Health & National Security Cess to replace GST compensation levy. Bill aims to stop tax evasion on pan masala, secure funds for public health and defence. Read more.
Siddaramaiah Urges PM Modi to Share Pan Masala Cess Revenue
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah highlights a Rs 9,000 crore GST compensation shortfall, urging PM Modi to share pan masala cess revenue with states. Read the full story.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill for Cess on Pan Masala Units
Lok Sabha approves bill imposing cess on pan masala and tobacco products. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assures states of revenue sharing to compensate for GST loss. Key step for public health funding.
RJD MP Demands Ban on Gutka, Opposes New Health Cess Bill
RJD MP Sudhakar Singh opposes the Health Safety to National Security Cess Bill, 2025, demanding a complete ban on gutka and pan masala instead of a tax. He calls the bill a revenue-generating tactic.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill for Cess on Pan Masala, Tobacco
The Lok Sabha has passed a bill to collect a 10% cess on pan masala and tobacco products. The funds will support health initiatives and national security. Learn about the key provisions and financial impact.
Sitharaman: New Cess on Pan Masala, Not Essential Goods
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies the new Health and National Security Cess will only tax demerit goods like pan masala. Revenue to fund health schemes and security. Opposition raises concerns over MSME impact.
TN Govt Releases ₹2.59 Cr for Veerappan Operation Victims
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹2.59 crore compensation for 38 victims of alleged atrocities during Veerappan hunt, following Madras High Court's directive. Details inside.
Sitharaman Rebukes TMC MP Over Hindi Speech in Parliament
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman firmly responded to TMC MP Saugata Roy's objection to her Hindi speech during a debate on the Health Security Cess Bill in Lok Sabha. Read the full details of the parliamentary exchange.
New Cess on Pan Masala Proposed in Lok Sabha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a bill for a new cess on pan masala production. The revenue will fund health and security initiatives and be shared with states. Read the details.
Congress seeks air pollution debate in Lok Sabha on Day 4
Congress MPs push for a discussion on North India's air pollution crisis, declaring it a national health emergency. Meanwhile, FM Sitharaman tables the Health Security & National Security Cess Bill, 2025. Follow live updates.
Ludhiana Furnace Units Hit by GST Notices Over Bogus Billing
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.
MPs Reveal Tobacco Quit Struggles in Parliament Tax Debate
Lok Sabha MPs shared personal battles to quit tobacco during a debate on the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes a new tax structure on tobacco products.
Lok Sabha Passes Tobacco Excise Duty Bill
Lok Sabha approves Central Excise Bill to tax tobacco. Finance Minister says revenue will go to divisible pool, with 41% for states. Opposition criticizes move as filling fiscal gap.
Govt clarifies tobacco levy is excise duty, not a new cess
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in Lok Sabha that the tobacco levy is an excise duty, not a new cess. The move aims to keep cigarettes unaffordable and revenue will be shared with states.
Andhra Pradesh GST Revenue Declines 4.6% in Nov 2025
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.
Manipur GST Bill Passed in Rajya Sabha
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.
Chandigarh GST up 6% in Nov 2025, Rs 243 Crore Collected
Chandigarh's GST revenue grew 6% to Rs 243 crore in November 2025 compared to last year. However, October saw a 4% dip. Explore the city's tax collection trends and economic implications.
November GST Mop-Up at ₹1.7 Trillion, Down from October
India's November GST collections fell to ₹1.7 trillion, raising questions on the stimulus effect of recent rate cuts. Read our analysis on the revenue trend and what it means for the economy.
GST Mop-Up Moderates in Nov After Rate Rationalisation
GST collections grew marginally by 0.7% in November, reflecting the impact of recent rate cuts. Officials remain optimistic, citing a boost in consumption and taxable turnover.
Govt Bills to Levy Excise on Tobacco, Cess on Pan Masala
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces bills to impose excise duty on tobacco and a health cess on pan masala, ensuring high taxes after GST compensation ends. Read the details.
Maharashtra Lost Rs 12,000 Cr in GST Cuts: Ajit Pawar
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar reveals Maharashtra suffered Rs 10,000-12,000 crore revenue loss due to PM Modi's GST rate cuts but supported the pro-poor move. Details on state's financial strategy inside.
Telangana Gig Workers Act Faces Legal Hurdle Over Cess
Telangana govt seeks legal opinion as its Gig Workers Act's cess provision may clash with Central labour codes. Will the state law be revised? Read for details.
Gujarat GST Mop-up Rises 9%, Hits Rs 52,390 Crore
Gujarat's GST collection grew 9% to Rs 52,390 crore in April-November FY26. November saw Rs 6,723 crore GST, with enforcement revenue surging 61.7%. Read the full state tax report.
Lok Sabha passes Manipur GST Bill amid protests
Lok Sabha passed the Manipur GST Bill and introduced new cess bills on tobacco products. The session faced adjournments due to opposition protests demanding discussion on electoral roll revision.
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