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Reinsurance May Get Benefits of GST Exemption

GST Council Ponders Relieving Tax Exemption for the Reinsurance

GST council is speeding up to reexamine the exempting reinsurance business from GST. The same review is slated to emerge after the general elections spanning from April 19 to June 1, 2024, aimed at electing the 543 members of the lower house of Parliament, as per the report. The Council may furnish a clarification stressing […]

Infrastructure Cos Seek Legal Redress on 18% GST on Corporate Guarantee

Infrastructure Firms Consider Legal Action Against GST Council’s Decision on Corporate Guarantee Tax

Several infrastructure firms are poised to pursue legal action following the Goods and Services Tax Council’s decision to impose an 18% GST on corporate guarantees provided by holding companies to their subsidiaries. Reports suggest that numerous major infrastructure companies are gearing up to lodge writ petitions in the Supreme Court, aiming to challenge and review […]

Bombay High Court's Order for Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation

Bombay HC: Order Council to Return Tax Amount Deposit via HSBC Under Protest

The Bombay High Court has directed the council to refund the tax deposited via HSBC during the protest. The bench of Justice G. S. Kulkarni and Justice Jitendra Jain noted that once the amounts were deposited via the applicant and retained via the council without the authority of law, the applicant’s claim for the refund […]

GST Council Clears Tax Blockages for Trading in Rupees

GST Council Removes Tax Obstacles for Trading in Indian Rupees

In the midst of India’s prolonged decline in exports, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has implemented several measures aimed at stimulating foreign trade. One of these measures involves granting tax credits to service exporters who receive payments in Indian rupees. This move is particularly significant for trade with nations like Iran and Russia, […]

GST Council to Remove ITC Issues for Life Insurers

Council to Sort Out GST Tax Credit Issues for Life Insurers

The GST Council is set to clarify the input tax credit for life insurers, addressing a recent demand of Rs. 290 crore imposed on the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). The state-owned giant is expected to get relief with this development. The complexity surrounding GST occurs in relation to traditional life policies or endowment plans, where […]

GST Council May Remove Tax on Millet Products During Next Meet

GST Council May Deliberate Zero Tax Policy for Millet Products in Next Gathering

The upcoming meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, scheduled for Saturday, will address several important matters regarding tax rates. One of the key topics to be discussed is the taxation of millet-based product mixes. It is likely that the council will consider implementing a “zero tax” policy for millet products that are […]

52nd GST Council Meeting for Discussing Tribunal Setting

52nd GST Council Meeting: Key Updates on Rate & Tax Liabilities

On October 7th, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, the central indirect tax authority, is scheduled to assemble to address issues regarding the establishment of GST appellate tribunals and their distribution nationwide. According to an official statement, millet flour in powdered form, comprising a minimum of 70% millet by weight, will be exempt from […]

New DGGI Cell for Monitoring Web Portals That Operate Without Paying Tax

GST Council: New Cell to Examine Web Portals Operating without Paying Tax

On 2nd August 2023, the 51st meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council took place in New Delhi via video conferencing. The meeting was chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister, and attended by other officials including Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra, Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, and various state […]

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