Indirect tax collections grow 36.5% to Rs 2.63 lakh crore

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 19:18

Indirect tax collections rose 36.5 percent in April-August to over Rs 2.63 lakh crore, suggesting that the underlying momentum in the economy is strong, the Finance Ministry said Wednesday.

Govt can spend Rs 37,200-cr more and still meet deficit target

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 22:49

The government can spend an additional Rs 37,200 crore more this fiscal year in infra investments or bank recapitalisation and still not miss the 3.9 percent fiscal deficit target, the domestic ratings agency India Ratings said in a report Wednesday.

Indirect tax collection growth shows economy improving: CEA

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 12:14

The Finance Ministry on Wednesday said a steady 37 percent growth in indirect tax collections in four months to July reflects that underlying momentum in the economy is improving.

Indirect tax revenue surges 37% to Rs 2.1 lakh crore in Apr-Jul

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 16:01

Indirect tax revenue jumped over 37 percent to over Rs 2.1 lakh crore during April-July period of current fiscal, on the back of higher excise collections.

Direct tax collections rise 5.67% during Apr-Nov

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 23, 2014, 19:01

The government's direct tax collections during April-November of this fiscal rose 5.67 percent to Rs 3.29 lakh crore over the same period a year ago.

Indirect tax collections up 6.2% in Apr-Dec

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 10:58

Amid slowing economy, indirect tax collections grew by 6.2 percent in the April-December period of this fiscal.

Chidambaram meets senior tax officials to review collections

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 22:31

"Finance Minister today met senior officials of revenue department to review tax collections," a senior finance ministry official said.

Indirect tax collections rise by 20% to Rs 4.17 trillion in Apr-Feb

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 20:06

Indirect tax collections has registered growth of 20 percent to Rs 4.17 lakh crore in April-February period of the ongoing fiscal.

Indirect Tax collection up 13.8% on April-June

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 19:48

Indirect tax collections during the April-June period rose by 13.8 percent to over Rs 1.07 lakh crore, much slower than the targeted 27 percent growth for this fiscal.

Indirect tax collections rise 16.1% to Rs 37,166 cr in May

Last Updated: Monday, June 11, 2012, 20:51

Indirect tax collections have increased by 16.1 percent to Rs 37,166 crore in May on the back of rise in excise duty and service tax rates.

Indirect tax collections rise 16.1% to Rs 37,166 cr in May

Last Updated: Monday, June 11, 2012, 20:51

Indirect tax collections have increased by 16.1 percent to Rs 37,166 crore in May on the back of rise in excise duty and service tax rates.

Launch special drive to identify tax evaders: Parl Panel

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 18:37

A Parliamentary panel has asked the government to launch a special drive to identify tax evaders and tap new areas to increase indirect tax collections.