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Photo caption: Under it, C-GST will be levied by the Centre, S-GST by states and I-GST on inter-state supply of goods and services. (Representational Image)

GST rollout leaves Delhi traders anxious

Many complain that the govt has failed to address their apprehensions about the complexity of the new provisions.

1 July 2017 3:07 AM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi press a button for the launch of the Goods and Services Tax at the special ceremony in the Central Hall of Parliament in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

GST: President Pranab Mukherjee, PM Modi launch India's biggest tax...

The President, reading out from a written speech, said, The historical moment was culmination of a 14-year-long...

1 July 2017 3:03 AM IST

Chanda Kochhar, MD & CEO of ICICI Bank

Will have positive impact on economy, say industry captains

With higher tax revenue, collection will equip govt to spend more on development projects.

1 July 2017 3:03 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti. (Photo: PTI)

J&K only state to miss the boat

The official sources here said that the government is trying hard to build consensus over the GST.

1 July 2017 2:58 AM IST

So frenzied was the last-minute stock clearing sale of white goods that many stores finished up their stock.

White goods see frenzied sales

White goods or consumer durables like TV, AC, washing machines and refrigerators, will cost more under the GST regime.

1 July 2017 2:55 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes a statement in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. (Photo: AP)

Fourt midnight session in House

Such special mid night sessions have been organised three times before today.

1 July 2017 2:51 AM IST

Photo caption: Under it, C-GST will be levied by the Centre, S-GST by states and I-GST on inter-state supply of goods and services. (Representational Image)

GST, a poll plank that BJP will milk in the future

Though the party admits that there will be initial hiccups but has asserted that the GST regime will bring uniformity in...

1 July 2017 2:47 AM IST

Implementation of GST it does not seem will meet its actual deadline of Aril 1, 2017 as both the Centre and the states have failed to arrive on an agreement over contentious issues.

GST: After several delays, 17-year-long wait finally ends

In 2009, the BJP opposed the basic structure of the GST announced by the then finance minister Pranab Mukheree.

1 July 2017 2:44 AM IST

BJP senior leader LK Advani, party president Amit Shah, NCP chief Sharad Pawar and other dignitaries at the special ceremony in the Central Hall of Parliament for the launch of Goods and Services Tax (GST), in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

GST launch is outcome of commitment to federal structure: Shah

Amit Shah said that will give a big boost to the economy, reduce burden on citizens and help the poor immensely.

1 July 2017 2:45 AM IST

TMA has requested for changing component duties in tractors from proposed 28 per cent to 18 per cent.

Fertilisers, tractor parts rates revised at 11th hour

The tractor manufacturers have been pitching for lower tax rate for components.

1 July 2017 2:41 AM IST

GST, which will replace more than a dozen central and state levies like factory-gate, excise duty, service tax and local sales tax or VAT, is Indias biggest tax reform in the 70 years of independence. (Phtoto: Representational/PTI)

Six rates of taxation make GST a very complex reform

The panel had also strongly recommended for bringing under GST petroleum products, electricity, stamp duty, taxes on...

1 July 2017 2:37 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: PTI)

GST marks death of democracy, says Mamata Banerjee

CM slams arrest clause in GST, says it could be used against anyone who raises their voice'.

1 July 2017 1:40 AM IST