In a crucial update, the Ministry of Finance has issued Notification No. 31/2024-Central Excise, dated December 3, 2024, rescinding Notification No. 08/2022-Central Excise.
In a significant development, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), under the Ministry of Finance, has issued Notification No. 125/2024, approving the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Hyderabad, for 'Scientific Research.'
On December 3, 2024, the Lok Sabha passed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, with a voice vote. The bill, introduced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, aims to bring significant changes to improve governance in the banking sector
Addressing the officers, the President said that the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes) connects our economy through a uniform tax system and shared administrative values.
GST Council has neither received nor deliberated on any recommendations from the GoM. Until the GoM submits its report, and the Council discusses and makes decisions, any reports regarding GST rate changes remain speculative and without an official basis.
Pilot Project launched under PMIS to provide 1.25 lakh internship opportunities in the FY 2024-25.
Decriminalization of 63 offences under the Companies and LLP Acts
The Union Budget 2025 is expected to bring significant changes to India's income tax framework, with the long-awaited implementation of the Direct Tax Code (DTC) marking a major step toward overhauling the country's direct tax system.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has suggested that a reduction in the GST on life and health insurance premiums could lead to lower costs for policyholders.
In the fiscal year 2023-24, approximately 70-75% of GST revenues were generated from the 18% tax slab, while the 12% slab contributed just 5-6% of the total collection.
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