On GST compensation option to states, about 20 states have reverted and all these states want Option-1 to borrow Rs. 97,000 crore without the obligation paying interest and principal back. Next GST Council meeting on 5th October shall take this forward. CAG report recently disclosed that for 2018-19, out of the Rs. 2.7 lakh crore […]
E-invoicing is going to commence from 1st October, 2020 but now various industry bodies including MNC’s have sought its deferment at least till January, 2021 for want of proper preparedness , i.e. to develop requisites technical capabilities and festive season ahead.
The Covid hit life and economy continues and all of us are becoming used to it and both co-live together. The economy is still weak and looking at various options on how to recover and move forward. Presently in India, local lockdowns are in force depending upon local situation as nationwide lockdown is not considered […]
Under the GST regime, assessees are required to obtain registration under the GST law based on their aggregate turnover. There is a threshold exemption provided to all taxpayers (suppliers of goods and services). If the aggregate turnover exceeds such threshold limit, registration under GST is mandatory. Controversy over what to be included in aggregate turnover […]
The importance of corporate governance in banks can not be undermined and is paramount in larger interests of shareholders, depositors and economy as a whole. Indian banking is today at cross roads facing challenges such as mounting non-performing advances (NPAs) failure of risk management triggers, ethical vacuum at top management and lack of governance, performance […]
In India, hand sanitizers are manufactured in the form of liquid, gel or foam and its demand has shot up during recent times. Many Sugar Mills and distilleries are also engaged in manufacturing/supplying alcohol-based hand sanitizers. In India many liquor manufacturing companies and distilleries have commenced manufacturing of sanitizers amid huge demand post Covid-2019. The […]
The Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR, Karnataka) has pronounced a ruling that parantha (frozen / packaged) is different from plain roti and as such shall attract a higher rate of GST, i.e., 18% instead of 5% applicable to roti. [In Re: ID Fresh Food (India) Pvt. Ltd. (2020) 6 TMI 183 (AAR, Karnataka)]. In the […]
It’s a fact that there are various writ petitions filed before various high courts /Supreme court in relation to disputes on allowability or disallowance of transitional credit under GST regime. While most of the writs have been disposed in favour of tax payers, yet disputes are not getting settled and the number of new writs are also on rise. The assessees are not getting respite from the department.
The Covid -19 Pandemic is still on and has moved India up in top five nations to suffer from this virus in terms of people affected. Covid-19 has also and is continuing to adversely affect our lives and economy as well making it difficult for one and all to survive and cope up with its […]
Back drop Covid-19 pandemic has impacted business, financial markets and economy all over the world, including India, and created uncertainty and stress for business for reasons beyond their control. A nationwide lockdown is in force since 25th March, 2020 to combat the spread of Covid-19 which has added to disruption of normal business operations. Reforms […]
