Goods and Service Tax
GST Revenues in February
The February 2022 collection of GST (Goods and Services Tax) stood at Rs. 1,33,026 crores which is 18 per cent higher than February 2021. This year’s collection was higher by 26 per cent in comparison to the GST collection in ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
What is 1% Cash Payment Norm in GST?
The Department of Revenue recently announced that the GST tax payers should compulsorily pay at least 1% of their tax in cash. This is to come into effect from January 1, 2021. 1% Cash Payment Norms The 1% Cash Payment ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Businesses, with an annual turnover of up to Rs 40 lakh are exempted from GST
The Finance Ministry of the Government of India has declared in a series of statements that Businesses with an annual turnover of up to Rs 40 lakh will enjoy GST exemption. Previously the threshold limit was Rs 20 lakh. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Aadhaar authentication for new GST registration activated
Aadhaar authentication has been activated by the Government for the registration of new goods and services tax, which will provide an impetus for the enhancement of ease of doing business. Physical verification is not needed for new registration but the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Govt. notifies e-invoicing for companies with Rs 500-crore turnover
The government has notified an e-invoicing system under the Goods and Services Tax regime which makes it compulsory for the large-scale businesses with a turnover of more than Rs 500 crore to submit the invoices on electronic mode only. Impact ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Government approves Monthly Pension Scheme for Traders
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Rs.3000 monthly pension scheme for small retail traders and shopkeepers after they attain the age of 60 years. Salient Features of Scheme About: Under the scheme all small ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
GST Revenue Touches Record High in March
The statement from the Finance Ministry states that GST collections scaled to a record high of Rs 1.06 trillion in March. The revenue collection was Rs 97,247 crore in the month of February. Record Revenue Mobilisation The record revenue collection ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
RBI Governor bats for Permanent Status to Finance Commission
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das called for permanent status to Finance Commission. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das is also the member of the fifteenth finance commission. Necessity of the Permanent Status The permanent status will ensure consistencies between ..