11 Apr, 2025
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 […]
Read More10 Apr, 2025
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 […]
Read More10 Apr, 2025
In a significant move that could reshape North American trade flows, Canada and the United States have officially restarted negotiations on a new trade deal, as confirmed by government sources on April 9, 2025. This comes on the heels of a mutual decision to suspend retaliatory tariffs, a development hailed globally as a sign of […]
Read More09 Apr, 2025
📌 What Happened? On April 8, 2025, the United States officially imposed a steep 104% tariff on imports from China, according to a White House Executive Order signed by President Donald Trump. This action marks a critical escalation in the ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions. In retaliation, China is reportedly planning a ban on U.S. film […]
Read More09 Apr, 2025
🎮 Online Gaming GST Dispute Heads to Supreme Court Final Hearing The Supreme Court of India has scheduled a decisive hearing for May 5, 2025, in one of the most consequential tax disputes in Indian legal history. The outcome could reshape the future of online gaming taxation in India. At the heart of this case […]
Read More09 Apr, 2025
RBI Slashes Repo Rate to 6% Amid Global Uncertainty In its 54th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a 25 basis points cut, bringing the policy repo rate down to 6.00%. This marks a shift from a neutral to accommodative stance, signaling a clear pivot toward supporting economic growth […]
Read More09 Apr, 2025
India’s central bank just dropped a policy cue that’s hard to ignore. In its Monetary Policy Report (MPR) – April 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has not only trimmed the repo rate for the first time since 2023 but also offered strong signals on growth, inflation, and global headwinds. Here’s a breakdown of […]
Read More08 Apr, 2025
GST Slab Threshold May Rise to ₹1,500: Relief for Clothing & Footwear Buyers Soon? In a significant move to boost consumption and reduce tax burdens, the Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation is reportedly considering an upward revision of the GST slab threshold for textiles and footwear. If approved, products priced up to […]
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