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Nifty at 9,700-mark: Where does the index go once GST comes in?

Nifty at 9,700-mark: Where does the index go once GST comes in?

Tue, Jun 06, 2017

Indian markets have boomed to new high in past few weeks especially Nifty which has outperformed not only Sensex but also emerging markets. GST roll out is expected to Nifty between 9,800-10,000-level. 

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GST in India versus GST in the other countries: What differentiates India

GST in India versus GST in the other countries: What differentiates India

Mon, May 29, 2017

Concept of GST is not new to the world as nearly 160 countries as on 2016, have opted this mode for bringing individually tax rates into a single tax.

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Are the new GST rates really non-inflationary?

Are the new GST rates really non-inflationary?

Thu, May 25, 2017

CPI Inflation rate in India averaged 7.13% from 2012 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 12.17% in November of 2013 and a record low of 2.99% in April of 2017.

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GST may not raise revenues ''significantly'' in next few years: Fitch Ratings

GST may not raise revenues ''significantly'' in next few years: Fitch Ratings

Wed, May 24, 2017

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had said that the revenues under GST may see an indirect increase with the widening of the tax net and less tax evasion.

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Smart phones, cement to cost less under GST, says FinMin

Smart phones, cement to cost less under GST, says FinMin

Tue, May 23, 2017

Referring to the packaged cement, the finance ministry said it would be taxed at 28 per cent under the GST as against 31 per cent on account of different indirect taxes.

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GST rollout: All you need to know about monthly, quarterly, annually tax return filing

GST rollout: All you need to know about monthly, quarterly, annually tax return filing

Mon, May 22, 2017

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How does GST rates impact your monthly household budget?

How does GST rates impact your monthly household budget?

Fri, May 19, 2017

GST rates for 1,211 goods and all services have been decided. The tax rates under GST for all products and services will be at 5%, 8%, 18% and 28%. There is also a list of products that are termed 'essential' and will attract 0% Goods and Services Tax. 

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GST council finalises tax on services; exempts education, healthcare

GST council finalises tax on services; exempts education, healthcare

Fri, May 19, 2017

Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Issac said there will be four rates for services at 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent, similar to tax slabs for goods.

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