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GoM for different GST on sports betting, casinos and horse racing

Group of ministers to seek legal opinion for the move

GST collections above Rs 1.4 trillion for sixth consecutive month

Mop-up increases 28% YoY in August to Rs 1.43 trillion; most big states see double-digit growth in collections

Medicine purchases by inpatients exempt from GST, says Tamil Nadu AAR

But says drugs, consumables purchased by outpatients in the course of treatment will be taxed

GST rates could change to correct inverted duty, exemptions: Report

Group of ministers headed by Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is working on the second round of GST rate changes, a news report said

GoM on casinos, online gaming to submit report to FM in 1-2 days: Report

The GST Council is likely to meet towards the end of this month or early September and discuss the report of the Group of Ministers (GoM), the sources added.

Setting up GSTAT: GoM may pitch for easing eligibility for states' officers

States learnt to be at loggerheads with Centre as they seek equal representation

Supreme Court wants states to make DIN mandatory for GST officers

A DIN is a 20-digit identification code that is affixed to every communication sent to taxpayers by the government

States taxed items consumed by poor in pre-GST era: FM Sitharaman

She also said the government has contained prices of tomato, onion, and potato, while comparing rates with those prevailing in November 2013.

Opposition targets Centre over imposing GST on pre-packaged food items

The BJP, however, accused Opposition parties of doing politics over the issue, saying states not ruled by the BJP were also part of the decision taken by the GST council

No GST on food items when sold loose, clarifies FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The clarification came amid protests and widespread criticism by Opposition Members of Parliament over foisting GST on daily-use essentials and subsequent price rise

Few states have sought extension of GST compensation for 5 years: FM

GST Council has recommended extending the period of levy of GST Compensation cess beyond June 2022 to cover the entire shortfall as well as servicing the back-to-back loan released to states

Bourses, people dealing in securities market to pay 18% GST on Sebi's fee

The new tax rate will be effective from Monday, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in a circular.

Delhi traders call GST on pre-packed food 'anti-people', demand withdrawal

Traders in the national capital have opposed the GST Council's decision to tax pre-packed and labelled food items, and termed it an "anti-people move"

Ministerial group meeting on online gaming inconclusive over legal issues

Next meeting likely in New Delhi by month end; final report by August 10

Scope for further pruning of GST exemption list: Revenue secy Tarun Bajaj

Industry body Ficci in a letter to the finance ministry on Monday said that 5 per cent GST on non-ICU hospital rooms above Rs 5,000 will increase the cost of healthcare services

Policymakers don't have fetish to raise rates: Revenue secy Tarun Bajaj

But the government is open to discussing narrowing down the three slabs of 5, 12 and 18 per cent into two, he said while addressing industry leaders

Industry body voices concern over 5% GST on hospital room tariffs

Ficci bats for zero GST on health care in letter to FM; CAIT against tax tweaks on food items

No GST compensation: Will the Centre find another way to give states money?

It is also important to see which states can finance a reasonable portion of their regular expenditure with their own revenue

Useful recommendations of GST Council for exporters

The present exemption of IGST on import of goods under advance authorisation, Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) authorisation and by Export-Oriented Units will be continued

Trust between Centre and states intact in GST Council: FM Sitharaman

In an exclusive interview with BS, Sitharaman said the first quarter lethargy is something which the Centre and the states will have to work on