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goods and services tax news

May GST collections up 3% to 1.94 lakh crore

The Union finance ministry released the data on June 1. (File)
Updated on Jun 02, 2026 08:05 am IST

Chandigarh: Excise revenue crosses 965 crore; UT eyes 1,000 crore-plus target this year

The department reported Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections of 2,454 crore for the financial year 2025–26. (HT File)
Published on May 16, 2026 06:14 am IST

Andhra govt targets 1.27 lakh crore own revenue for 2026-27

Andhra govt targets 1.27 lakh crore own revenue for 2026-27
Published on May 15, 2026 10:50 am IST

Notices under repealed law: Gurgaon chamber of commerce flags retrospective taxation

The excise and taxation department have served assessment notices citing a 2016 Supreme Court order. The apex court in its November 11, 2016 order in Jindal Stainless Steel Ltd v/s State of Haryana had upheld the constitutional validity of Haryana Tax on Entry of Goods into Local Areas Act, 2008. (HT File)
Published on Apr 02, 2026 08:28 am IST

PMC awaits 3,045 crore dues from state; activist flags inaction

While PMC awaits 3,045 crore in dues from the state government, civic activist Vivek Velankar on Thursday urged the civic body to prioritise recovery of pending funds. (HT FILE)
Published on Mar 27, 2026 07:10 am IST

Delhi govt proposes to finance its mega budget through revenue, market borrowing

Delhi govt proposes to finance its mega budget through revenue, market borrowing
Published on Mar 24, 2026 07:37 pm IST

Gokhale Institute to host conclave on March 13

Organised in collaboration with the Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, the event will bring together leading economists, policymakers, tax administrators, industry experts, and academics to chart the future of India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST). (HT FILE)
Published on Mar 12, 2026 06:18 am IST

UP: Three arrested for 37 lakh GST fraud by setting up fake firm in lucknow

UP: Three arrested for 37 lakh GST fraud by setting up fake firm in lucknow
Published on Feb 20, 2026 04:01 pm IST

Kurian panel submits first half report on key issues to CM Stalin

Kurian panel submits first half report on key issues to CM Stalin
Published on Feb 17, 2026 08:06 am IST

Recent GST changes mark key shift towards making cancer care affordable: AIIMS researchers

Recent GST changes mark key shift towards making cancer care affordable: AIIMS researchers
Updated on Feb 15, 2026 10:29 am IST

Budget 2026: Reform Express takes Kartavya path

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman outside the finance ministry prior to the presentation of the Budget 2026 at Kartavya Bhavan in New Delhi. (Hindustan Times/Arvind Yadav)
Updated on Feb 02, 2026 12:00 pm IST

What the Union Budget 2026-27 means for: Reforms

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at a press conference after the presentation of the Union Budget 2026–27 Times) (Hindustan Times/Arvind Yadav)
Updated on Feb 01, 2026 09:51 pm IST

Coaching body urges Sitharaman to slash GST on coaching services to 5 pc or nil

Coaching body urges Sitharaman to slash GST on coaching services to 5 pc or nil
Published on Jan 29, 2026 03:54 pm IST

Crypto trades: India may mandate 3rd-party reporting rules from April 1

FILE PHOTO: Income-tax department tracks all transactions involving domestically-located exchanges through their income-tax returns (ITRs) that have to disclose VDA-related transactions (REUTERS)
Published on Jan 09, 2026 03:09 pm IST

‘Medical device tag for air purifiers will disrupt the market’

The petition said air purifiers cannot be treated as a luxury item, given the crisis caused by worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
Published on Jan 09, 2026 03:38 am IST

GST collection grows 6.1% in December 2025 as rate-cut impact shows

India's net GST revenue, after accounting for refunds, rose 2.2% year-on-year to 1.45 lakh crore in December 2025.
Updated on Jan 01, 2026 04:53 pm IST

GST revenue hike numbers ‘manipulated’ by AAP govt, alleges Punjab BJP

Sarin stated that by projecting a collection of 17,860 crore from April to November, the AAP government is trying to mislead the people of Punjab (HT File)
Published on Dec 25, 2025 07:26 am IST

Delhi HC expresses displeasure over no tax exemption on air purifiers in 'emergency situation'

Delhi HC expresses displeasure over no tax exemption on air purifiers in 'emergency situation'
Published on Dec 24, 2025 01:49 pm IST

Noida: Apartment owners associations oppose GST over maintenance charges

The UP tax department teams are also visiting the society complexes for the last 3 months, and auditing records to ascertain if the AOAs have made profit or charged additional amount against the government rate of the electricity supply. (HT Archive)
Published on Dec 23, 2025 07:22 am IST

1-day strike in agri markets to protest ‘outdated’ APMC Act, double taxation

Navi Mumbai, India - March 30, 2025:40,000 boxes of mangoes have arrived at APMC on Gudi Padwa, ready to be exported, in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, India, on Sunday, March 30, 2025. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ Hindustan Times) (HT PHOTO)
Published on Dec 05, 2025 06:54 am IST

GST collections soften in November 2025 in the aftermath of rationalisation move

GST collections are up 8.9% annually at 14,75,488 crore in the fiscal through November 2025.
Published on Dec 01, 2025 04:46 pm IST

India’s GDP grows at 6-quarter high of 8.2%

With India’s GDP at $3.9 trillion at the end of March this year, the rate of growth will mean India will become a $4tn economy by the end of the current financial year.
Updated on Nov 29, 2025 05:49 pm IST

Tax collection should be smooth process with minimum discomfort to taxpayer: President Murmu

Tax collection should be smooth process with minimum discomfort to taxpayer: President Murmu
Published on Nov 25, 2025 02:41 pm IST

Uttar Pradesh’s GST collections for Oct go up

Yes, we have earned more GST despite easing of the tax slabs, said UP finance minister Suresh Khanna. (For Representation)
Published on Nov 05, 2025 03:12 am IST

Assam govt to give GST share of Zubeen Garg’s upcoming movie to his foundation

Zubeen Garg (File Photo)
Published on Oct 29, 2025 08:58 pm IST

HC raps Centre over scrapping GST subsidy on cars for differently-abled

The court, during the hearing on Wednesday, expressed its disappointment on the issue. (HT)
Published on Oct 17, 2025 05:22 am IST

Delhi HC questions Centre over scrapping GST subsidy on cars for differently-abled

December 17 is the next date of hearing. (Delhi HC website)
Published on Oct 16, 2025 10:55 am IST

Puducherry witnesses surge in consumption, vehicle registrations after GST reforms: Govt

Puducherry witnesses surge in consumption, vehicle registrations after GST reforms: Govt
Published on Oct 09, 2025 07:28 pm IST

Auto sales in India rose 35% during Navratri, 5-6% in September 2025, FADA says

A Kia India showroom in Mumbai.
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 10:18 am IST

Illegal land deals by GST officials expose BJP govt’s functioning: SP chief

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav (Sourced)
Published on Oct 05, 2025 07:06 pm IST