Serious cases involving deliberate evasion or fraud could continue to be prosecuted through the courts, they said.
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After rate overhaul, GST set for next big reform; officers’ arrest powers may be scrapped

GST Council is likely to consider this week a sweeping rewrite of GST enforcement that would take arrest powers away from tax officials and require…

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India within striking distance of 8% GDP growth, resilience not accidental: Shaktikanta Das

New Delhi: India is within striking distance of 8% gross domestic product (GDP) growth, and a leap towards Viksit Bharat 2047 is within the realm…

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GST exemption for banks, nominated agencies for gold, silver imports may be withdrawn

The GST Council is likely to consider a proposal to withdraw Integrated GST (IGST) exemption on gold, silver and platinum imports by banks and nominated…

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GST Council may clear sweeping compliance reforms; e-commerce sellers, genuine buyers to get relief

The GST Council is expected to evaluate a series of major procedural reforms aimed at simplifying tax compliance for businesses. Key measures on the table…

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Employers may soon be able to claim ITC on GST paid for employee insurance cover

New Delhi: The GST Council is expected to consider a proposal in its meeting on October 7 to allow employers to claim input tax credit…

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GST 2.0’s next move: Council may scrap officers’ arrest powers, raise prosecution bar to Rs 5 crore

The Goods and Services Tax Council is likely to consider a sweeping overhaul of tax enforcement at its October 7 meeting, including scrapping the power…

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India’s growth is making the world rewrite its forecast: MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg

India’s stronger-than-expected economic performance is prompting international ratings agencies and research firms to raise their growth forecasts, with sustained investment and robust corporate activity pointing…

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RBI may increase rates by 0.25 pc in Oct policy amid inflationary pressures, experts poll shows

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to increase the repo rate by 0.25 per cent in the October monetary policy review due…

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GVC integration, supply chain resilience, FTAs key to boost exports, high-end manufacturing: Deloitte India

New Delhi: Deepening integration into global value chains (GVCs), strengthening supply chain resilience and enhancing utilisation of free trade agreements (FTAs) are key to boosting…

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India, Canada begin fifth round of CEPA talks on October 5

India and Canada are set to hold the fifth round of negotiations for the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Ottawa from October 5,…

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