GST watered down, can still add 0.6% to GDP growth: HSBC

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 13:30

Terming GST as one of the most promising reforms on anvil, global giant HSBC on Wednesday said the bill has been "watered down" but can still add a "sizeable" 60 basis points to India's GDP growth rate.

Government introduces GST Bill in Rajya Sabha amid ruckus

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 16:10

Amid ruckus by opposition members in the Rajya Sabha, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday introduced a constitutional amendment bill to enable implementation of goods and services tax (GST) in the country.

Govt introduces GST Bill for passage in Rajya Sabha

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 09:06

The government on Tuesday introduced the much-awaited bill on GST for passage in the Rajya Sabha even as doubts persists if the opposition Congress will allow passage of the Constitution Amendment Bill.

Govt lists GST Bill for passage in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday

Last Updated: Monday, August 10, 2015, 21:25

The Revised List of Business of Rajya Sabha said Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will move the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-second Amendment) Bill, 2014, incorporating recommendations made by a House Select Committee.

Govt clears GST amendments, states to be compensated for 5 years

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 20:55

The Cabinet decided that the modalities for levy of 1 percent tax over and above the GST rate by states as well as the 'band' rate would be finalised while framing the rules, sources said.

Cabinet approves amendments to GST Bill

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 20:27

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments as proposed by Rajya Sabha Select Panel on GST Constitution Amendment Bill.

Rajya Sabha panel submits GST report; Congress, Left, AIADMK dissent

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 21:50

Reacting to the report including the dissent, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the government will go ahead with enacting the legislation in Parliament.

Rajya Sabha panel endorses majority provisions of GST Bill

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 13:26

The bill, which has already been approved by Lok Sabha, will now have to be taken up for passage in the Upper House.

Rajya Sabha panel adopts report on GST; Congress files dissent

Last Updated: Monday, July 20, 2015, 19:58

A Rajya Sabha Select Committee Monday adopted a report endorsing majority provisions of the GST Bill after the Centre agreed to compensate states for revenue loss for 5 years even as Congress filed a dissent note.

Parl panel readies report on GST, govt gives in on major demand

Last Updated: Sunday, July 19, 2015, 19:12

The report will be considered by the Select Committee of Rajya Sabha Monday when it is expected to be adopted for presentation in Parliament which convenes on Tuesday.

Congress to file dissent, as Parl panel readies report on GST bill

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 18:56

The Committee, headed by Bhupender Yadav, is likely to finalise its report in the next meeting on Monday.

RS panel discusses GST Bill, differences emerge on 2 clauses

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 22:42

Sources said the Congress at today's meeting of the Select Committee pushed for a "pure GST" with states not being given powers to impose one per cent additional tax over and above the GST rate.