New GST Rates on Tobacco, Pan Masala Effective Feb 1
The GST Council has approved new tax rates for tobacco, pan masala, and other items from February 1. Learn about the revised compensation cess and its impact on prices.
The GST Council has approved new tax rates for tobacco, pan masala, and other items from February 1. Learn about the revised compensation cess and its impact on prices.
Punjab govt extends OTS scheme deadline to March 2026, offering 100% waiver on interest & penalties for pre-GST disputes. A relief for traders & industry. Apply now!
India's GST revenue for December 2024 stands at a robust Rs 1.76 lakh crore, including cess, demonstrating continued buoyancy despite rate rationalization. Explore the detailed analysis.
GST authorities revise penalties for Akzo Nobel India. Karnataka slashes demand to ₹41.56 lakh, while Telangana hikes it to ₹44.98 lakh. Stock market investors eye shares.
Vodafone Idea receives a massive Rs 638 crore GST penalty from Ahmedabad authorities. The telecom giant will challenge the order legally, a day after major AGR relief from the Cabinet. Read details.
Vodafone Idea receives a massive GST penalty order of Rs 638 crore from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence. The telecom giant plans to appeal. Details inside.
India's GST collections for December 2024 show robust growth, reaching Rs 1.75 lakh crore. This marks a 6.1% year-on-year increase, highlighting strong economic activity. Read the full analysis.
India's GST collections surged to Rs 1.75 lakh crore in December 2025, a 6.1% yearly rise. The April-December FY26 period saw 8.6% growth. Discover how recent tax reforms are driving this record revenue.
India's GST collections surged to ₹1.74 lakh crore in December 2025, marking a 6.1% year-on-year growth, as reported by PTI. Explore the key details and economic implications here.
CBI arrests Deputy Commissioner, two superintendents of CGST in Jhansi for demanding Rs 1.5 crore bribe. Rs 70 lakh first installment seized. Raids recover Rs 90 lakh more. Read the full investigation details.
CBI arrests 5, including an IRS officer, in a Rs 1.5 crore GST bribery scandal in Jhansi. Over Rs 1.6 crore cash seized. Read the full investigation details.
CGST Vadodara-II Commissionerate's outreach programme with trade bodies strengthens the GST regime. Learn how their initiatives secured the top national rank.
CBI arrests 5, including a deputy commissioner, in a GST bribery scandal in Jhansi. Rs 1.6 crore cash seized. Read the full details of the trap operation and ongoing investigation.
IndiGo faces a massive GST penalty of Rs 458.3 crore from Delhi tax authorities. The airline calls the order 'erroneous' and plans to pursue legal remedies. Details inside.
IndiGo faces a massive Rs 458 crore GST penalty from authorities. The airline vows to contest the order, claiming compliance with all regulations. Read the full details.
IndiGo faces a massive Rs 458 crore GST demand and penalty. The airline calls the order 'erroneous' and vows to contest it legally. Full details inside.
A retired railway employee and his mentally ill daughter were allegedly confined and starved for five years in Mahoba by a servant couple seeking property. The shocking neglect came to light after the father's death. Read the full investigation.
Delhi High Court urges GST Council to consider lower tax on air purifiers, raising questions about judicial overreach. Experts debate separation of powers amid pollution crisis.
Two labourers from Akbarpur died in a tragic accident on Jhansi-Kanpur highway due to dense fog. The victims were returning home from Chennai. Read the full details of the incident and police investigation.
NGT rejects appeal to restore sand mining clearance on Jhansi's Dhasan river, citing delay & environmental violations. UP-SEIAA cancelled EC after irregularities. Details inside.
Centre tells Delhi High Court that directing a GST cut on air purifiers would breach separation of powers. Hearing on PIL seeking reduction from 18% to 5% adjourned to Jan 9.
Punjab's tax department imposes a penalty of over Rs 13 lakh on IndiGo for GST-related discrepancies for FY 2021-22. Details on the penalty and airline's response inside.
The Central government has opposed a plea to reduce GST on air purifiers, arguing it's a 'calculated' move. The Delhi High Court will hear the matter next in February 2026.
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.
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.