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Stunning growth: The FMCG sector in India is expected to more than double to $104 billion by 2020 from the current $49 billion. The sector is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.6 per cent. There is almost nothing else in the world growing this quick.

FMCG cos to extend tax benefits to customers, slash prices

Companies are extending the benefits either by price reduction or increasing the weight of products under same price...

4 July 2017 10:11 AM IST

Finance Ministry

Finance Ministry says no distinction in GST based on religion

Finance Ministry also appealed to people to not start circulating wrong messages on social media.

4 July 2017 9:51 AM IST

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)

GST training to endowments staff in AP

Financial advisers have not yet made the new tax regime clear to the temple administrations.

4 July 2017 7:06 AM IST

70% of the complaints about overpricing on the pretext of GST are from semi-urban and rural areas which have lower levels of awareness.

One nation, one tax: It's an economic reform

Since the new law is yet to sink in among business establishments, they are still very confused about it.

4 July 2017 3:06 AM IST

Along with the revision in the slabs for room tariffs, the tax rate for air-conditioned restaurants including restaurants in 5 star hotels will have GST at 18 per cent, effective July 1, 2017.

Telangana: Past tax dues to turn GST arrears

The construction sector collectively is one of biggest service tax evader in the state.

4 July 2017 2:22 AM IST

70% of the complaints about overpricing on the pretext of GST are from semi-urban and rural areas which have lower levels of awareness.

GST misuse: Telangana govt receives over 1,500 complaints in 2 days

Service providers encourage customers to opt for cash payment to avoid tax on services.

4 July 2017 2:15 AM IST

Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao speaks at a press conference in Hyderabad on Wednesday. (Photo: P. Anil Kumar)

Telangana government to get Rs 3,000 crore more from GST

The Chief Minister reviewed the impact of GST on the state's revenue with senior officials at Pragathi Bhavan on Monday.

4 July 2017 1:29 AM IST

While the GST is expected to create a unified and simple tax system, many of the small and medium enterprises are anxious over their preparedness to usher into the GST regime.

GST sees 22 states abolish checkposts

Truckers used to lose a huge amount of time at checkposts to pay taxes and clear formalities.

4 July 2017 12:46 AM IST

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Centre sets plan to ensure no shortage

Cabinet secretary asks ministries to keep an eye on price.

4 July 2017 12:42 AM IST

Cabinet Secretary P K Sinha (Photo: Twitter)

Cabinet Secretary reviews situation post GST rollout

GST removes at least 17 different taxes and transforms India into a single market.

3 July 2017 6:06 PM IST

â€œThere is no safe level of cigarette smokingâ€(Photo: AFP)

Excise duty on cigarette, tobacco removed as GST comes into force

Revenue department also rescind central excise notification dated February 27, 2010.

3 July 2017 5:28 PM IST

GST is being touted as the biggest tax reform in Indias economic history.

TN govt warns stern action against those charging rates beyond GST

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister D Jayakumar also sought people's cooperation to tide over any such problems related to GST.

3 July 2017 5:26 PM IST