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Delhi HC bars GST registration without biometric-based Aadhaar authentication

The Delhi High Court has mandated biometric Aadhaar authentication for all Goods and Services Tax registrations. This directive aims to prevent fraudulent registrations and curb significant tax evasion detected annually. Authorities previously acknowledged the issue but had not fully implemented biometric verification measures. The court noted continuous fake registrations using…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

AI tools helping identify GST evasion, easing compliance for honest taxpayers: FinMin

India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) system is leveraging advanced technologies like AI and data analytics to combat tax evasion and streamline processes. This tech-driven approach allows for targeted scrutiny of high-risk taxpayers while easing compliance for others. The number of GST registrations has surged significantly, reflecting economic formalization, and…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

India's gross GST collections ease to Rs 1.94 lakh crore in May from April record as growth slows to 3.2%

India's Goods and Services Tax collections saw a moderation in May 2026, reaching Rs 1.94 lakh crore. This figure represents a 3.2% increase compared to the same month last year. Import-linked revenues significantly boosted overall collections, while domestic revenue experienced a decline. For the initial two months of FY27, GST…

The Economic Times · Jun 1

Delhi: Congress to hold 'Mehangai Par Halla Bol' rally against inflation, GST at Ramlila Maidan

Congress will hold a mega rally against price rise, unemployment and Goods and Services Tax hike at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital ahead of the party's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'. Read more on Dynamite News

Dynamite News · Sep 4, 2022

Defining ‘freebies’ in the time of the Goods and Services Tax

States retain limited options to appeal to voters by reducing taxes and have little incentive to adopt pro-growth economic policies that can boost tax revenues.

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2022

Raghav Chadha gives suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha has given a suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss the imposition of 12 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on 'Sarais' around Shri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) Amritsar and demanded a discussion on it.

The Times of India · Aug 3, 2022

Arnab questions the Modi government on GST rate hike. No, we are not joking

Sometimes, an occurrence makes for news for no other reason than how rare it is. Think man bites dog. The other night, the world of TV news bore witness to just such an occurrence: Arnab Goswami of Republic TV questioned the government for hiking the Goods and Services Tax rates.…

Newslaundry · Jul 20, 2022

Monsoon Session: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi joins opposition protest against GST hike

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday joined the Opposition protest against against the recent hike in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on Tuesday in Parliament. Full story on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 19, 2022

GST is not applicable on perks to employees, clarifies CBIC

NEW DELHI: A wide range of benefits such as free beverages, canteen facilities, free parking space, journal subscriptions or even group medical insurance provided by business entities to its employees in terms of a contractual agreement between the two, will not be subject to Goods and Services Tax (GST).

The Times of India · Jul 7, 2022

Mumbai: When companies use ‘GST specialists’ to generate flow of unaccounted cash

MUMBAI: Several companies, including builders, are turning to dubious consultants to generate unaccounted cash by creating fake bills that provide input tax credit against payment of Goods and Services Tax (GST). These entities have now come under the scanner of the Central GST (CGST) department and income tax authorities for…

The Times of India · Jun 8, 2022