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Why was Union Budget date moved to February 1?
The Union Budget, presented on February 1 since 2017, allows the government more time for financial adjustments before the fiscal year.
Published on Jan 14, 2025 04:34 PM IST
Union Budget 2025: CII suggests 10 points to improve ease of doing business
Union Budget 2025: The CII's suggestions aim to reduce compliance burden, simplify regulatory frameworks, and improve transparency
Published on Jan 14, 2025 03:34 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
Union Budget 2025 may focus on controlling govt debt, says Goldman Sachs report
This is because India currently stands out for its high levels of public debt and fiscal deficit, compared to other emerging markets
Published on Jan 13, 2025 05:02 PM IST
Union Budget 2025 date and time: When will FM Nirmala Sitharaman present Budget?
Budget 2025 date and time: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting her eighth consecutive Union Budget in a row.
Published on Jan 13, 2025 02:40 PM IST
Budget 2025: Minimum EPS pension hike to ₹7,500 likely to be considered
For this, a delegation of EPS-95 pensioners met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on January 10 , 2025, as part of a pre-budget consultative meeting
Published on Jan 13, 2025 09:50 AM IST
‘Great leadership of our PM Modi…’: Conman Sukesh declares overseas income
Sukesh Chandrashekar has expressed his admiration for Prime Minister Modi, saying that under his leadership, he wants to contribute to India's development.
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 10:36 AM IST
FM Sitharaman concludes month-long stakeholder discussion for Union Budget
Union Budget 2025-26 is likely to be tabled in Parliament on February 1. The consultations with stakeholders began on December 6, 2024.
Published on Jan 06, 2025 10:55 PM IST
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Top 10 income tax changes from 2024 to look out for while filing ITR in 2025
The year 2024 has brought in significant changes to India's personal income tax structure, with multiple reforms announced in the Union Budget 2024-25.
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 06:45 PM IST
Income Tax department extends ‘Vivad Se Vishwas’ scheme deadline to January 31
The original deadline for the Vivad Se Vishwas scheme was December 31, 2024, with the scheme having come into effect on October 1, 2024
Published on Dec 31, 2024 03:14 PM IST
Pre-Budget meet: India Inc seeks personal income tax cut, flags dumping by China
Representatives from industry bodies sought reduction in personal income tax rates to ensure higher disposable income in the hands of the middle class
Published on Dec 31, 2024 09:55 AM IST
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Will movie theatre popcorn become expensive? Here's how much GST will be levied
The 55th meeting of the GST Council clarified the GST applicable for popcorn after a clarification request from Uttar Pradesh on popcorn mixed with salt, spices
Published on Dec 25, 2024 02:40 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
Netizens troll Centre over 'absurd' popcorn tax; ‘Are these your priorities?'
The new 18% popcorn tax stemming from the 55th GST Council has sparked outrage amongst netizens; read what they have to say about this
Published on Dec 23, 2024 02:14 PM IST
Aadrika Sominder
Congress slams govt over ‘caramel popcorn GST’ social media debate: ‘Absurdity…’
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday issued clarification on three different GST tax slabs for “popcorn”.
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Memes flood the internet as GST Council confirms 18% tax on caramelised popcorn
GST Council clarified popcorn tax rates with no changes; social media buzzed with memes on caramelised popcorn.
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 08:54 AM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
What gets cheaper, what is costlier after GST Council meet? Details here
The 55th GST Council meeting led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was conducted in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on Saturday, December 21, 2024
Updated on Dec 22, 2024 11:57 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
GST Council hikes tax on used, old EV cars by businesses; Opposition reacts
The revised tax rate for electric vehicles will not affect individual sellers, clarified the GST Council headed by Nirmala Sitharaman.
Updated on Dec 22, 2024 07:02 AM IST
Dharmani urges Centre to exempt Himachal’s share in railway projects
Technical education minister Rajesh Dharmani, in a pre-budget meeting held at Jaisalmer, urged the finance minister that the ongoing railway — Bhanupalli-Bilaspur rail project and Chandigarh Baddi railway projects— should be purely implemented by the central government
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 10:33 PM IST
Shailee Dogra, Shimla
No GST to be paid for penal charges levied by banks on borrowers: Sitharaman
The 55th meeting of the GST council In Jaisalmer, Rajasthan also made revisions to rates applied on fortified rice kernels and gene therapy.
Published on Dec 21, 2024 10:10 PM IST
GST council explains difference in tax rates between salted and caramel popcorn
The council stated that pre-packed, labelled, ready-to-eat snacks would be subject to a 12 percent tax, while caramelized popcorn would have an 18 percent GST.
Published on Dec 21, 2024 10:09 PM IST
GST Council postpones decision to cut tax on life and health insurance
18% GST will continue on premiums paid for policies with health insurance cover of over ₹5 lakh.
Published on Dec 21, 2024 01:47 PM IST
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Insurance, plane fuel might get cheaper as GST Council mulls lowering taxes
The 55th GST Council meeting is expected to decide on reducing tax rate on health and life insurance, as well as consider rate rejigs on 148 items
Published on Dec 21, 2024 01:16 PM IST
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Vijay Mallya claims has paid double his debt, now ‘entitled to relief’
Vijay Mallya claims banks recovered over ₹14,131 crore, more than double his Kingfisher Airlines debt of ₹6,203 crore.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 12:31 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman, TMC MP spar over central funds
Sitharaman said funds were redirected to party workers instead of reaching beneficiaries, adding that misappropriation was confirmed during an investigation.
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 01:41 AM IST
Snehashish Roy, New Delhi
Nirmala Sitharaman, Mallikarjun Kharge spar in Constitution debate
In a heated Rajya Sabha debate, the government and Congress clashed over constitutional amendments, with accusations of undermining democracy and federalism.
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 01:52 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
‘Her English will be good, deeds aren't’: Congress vs Sitharaman in RS | Watch
Sitharaman attacked the Congress and said the party brought Constitutional amendments to protect its leaders and not for strengthening the democracy.
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 03:17 PM IST
Stage set for govt, Oppn MPs’ face-off on Constitution in RS
The Rajya Sabha will take up on Monday a two-day discussion on 75 years of the Constitution in the backdrop of a turbulent last week in the Upper House
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
BJP MPs meet finance minister, seek ₹900-cr funding for Himachal
This agreement entails financial assistance of ₹900 crore for the state under the Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness Project
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 07:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
PM Modi jokingly says ‘cut’ while meeting Kapoor family, Sitharaman shares video
PM Modi met with members of the Kapoor family on Wednesday and had an open discussion about the upcoming centenary celebrations late actor Raj Kapoor.
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 01:38 PM IST
‘Public banks treated as ATMs under Cong rule’: Nirmala Sitharaman to Rahul
Rahul Gandhi in an X post alleged that the public sector banks are being “forced to prioritise profit over people
Published on Dec 11, 2024 10:11 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-budget consultations with farm groups
During the pre-budget consultations, several farm leaders sought scrapping of the Goods and Services Tax, or GST, on agricultural inputs
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 05:57 PM IST