12 Apr, 2025
Maharashtra GST collection has set a new benchmark in FY 2024-25, outperforming other revenue departments and emerging as the state’s primary tax contributor. Against the estimated target of Rs 2.21 lakh crore, the state clocked in Rs 2.25 lakh crore, marking a 13.6% year-on-year growth. GST: Maharashtra’s Fiscal Backbone Maharashtra’s tax revenue sources include: This […]
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Kerala HC Strikes Down GST on Club Services to Members In a landmark ruling, the Kerala High Court has declared GST on club services to members as unconstitutional, shaking the very foundation of retrospective taxation introduced via the Finance Act, 2021. The verdict not only brings relief to associations but also sets a precedent in […]
Read More12 Apr, 2025
🌍 Gold Price Hits Record High as Dollar Loses Strength On April 11, 2025, the gold price hit a record high, crossing the $3,250 mark per ounce for the first time in history. Simultaneously, the US Dollar Index (DXY) fell below 100, reaching its lowest level in nearly three years. This dynamic shift in global […]
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🚨 Fraudulent Supply GST Liability: Gujarat AAR Ruling Clarifies the Law The Gujarat Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR), in a landmark decision dated 21st March 2025, clarified that fraudulent supply GST liability arises even if the consideration is never received. The ruling emerged in Case No. GUJ/GAAR/R/2025/03 involving M/s. Acube Engitech Company, a manufacturer duped […]
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🚗 GST on Land Transfer: General Motors vs Hyundai Case Breakdown In a landmark advance ruling, the Maharashtra Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) has held that the transfer of leasehold land, buildings, and assets by General Motors India to Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) is subject to 18% GST. The case, involving GM’s now-defunct Talegaon […]
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💡 GST Refund Denial: Delhi HC Lays Down Strict Rules In a landmark interpretation of Section 54(11) of the CGST Act, 2017, the Delhi High Court has firmly clarified that a mere opinion from the GST Commissioner isn’t enough to deny a taxpayer their refund. The ruling establishes that twin conditions must be satisfied before […]
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What the 18% GST on Dining Means for Your Next Hotel Meal Planning a meal at a luxury hotel? The new 18% GST dining rule might just inflate your bill. Starting 1st April 2025, restaurants located inside certain hotels—termed as specified premises—are mandatorily charging 18% GST on dining, as per the latest GST amendment. This […]
Read More10 Apr, 2025
Gujarat HC Rules: No GST on Lease Rights Transfer In a critical win for India’s real estate sector, the Gujarat High Court has ruled that transferring leasehold rights in land does not attract GST. The judgment in Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry & Ors v. Union of India clarified a long-disputed area: Is lease […]
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Delhi HC: Expedite GST Case Disposal or Face Judicial Scrutiny The Delhi High Court has raised serious concern over the growing backlog of GST litigation. Citing both procedural and substantive gaps, the Court has directed the GST Department to depute officials to streamline GST case disposal. This bold move highlights systemic lapses affecting taxpayers and […]
Read More10 Apr, 2025
India’s Trade Hubs: Mumbai and Dubai are the New Gatekeepers If you’re not in Mumbai or Dubai, you might be out of the game. That’s the blunt reality of India’s shifting trade and business axis. These cities aren’t just locations—they’re ecosystems fueling India’s global economic play. Why It Matters According to DGFT data (2024), Mumbai […]
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