Navrangpura police have booked a chartered accountant and his associate in Ahmedabad for allegedly defrauding a businessman of Rs 217 crore through forged signatures and bogus GST transactions.
Centre braces for Rs 40,000 crore revenue loss as GST reforms shift to two slabs of 5% and 18%.
GST Council may roll out new two-slab GST rates around September 22 to boost festive demand, with cuts likely after its September 3-4 meeting.
The GoM on GST rationalisation has approved a two-slab structure of 5% and 18%, removing 12% and 28% rates. Experts say the move could cut housing costs, boost buyer sentiment, and improve transparency in India's real estate sector.
FMCG distributors urge Finance Minister to issue guidelines on GST rate cuts, warning of supply chain disruption, margin pressure and ITC concerns during the transition.
GoM backs Centre’s proposal to simplify GST slabs from four to two, retaining 5% and 18% with a special 40% slab for luxury goods. States seek clarity on revenue loss before GST Council’s final call
HSBC warns that GST rate revisions could cost India Rs 1.43 lakh crore, while US tariffs of 25-50% may lower GDP growth by up to 70 basis points. States face fiscal strain under FRBM limits.
GoM proposes GST exemption on health & life insurance premiums. Experts warn of input tax credit challenges; final call with GST Council.
CAPSI urges PM Modi to review 18% GST on private security services, citing RCM disparity that impacts MSMEs and over 8.5 million workers.
GST Council to hold its 56th meeting on Sept 3-4, 2025, in New Delhi. Key tax policy discussions expected; agenda details to follow.
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