GST anti-profiteering provisions: Not so profitable anymore

One of the grey areas is whether the anti-profiteering provisions can provide for a comparison of tax rates between the pre-GST and post-GST eras, says Niraj Bagri. Ilustration: Dominic......

Non ferrous metals: Import duties on aluminum, zinc raised

Budget Provisions Import duty up on Aluminium Custom duty on primary aluminium increased from 5% to 7.5% while Basic Customs Duty on Other aluminium products increased from 7.5% to 10%. Increase......

Non service providers can't claim Cenvat

The revenue department has clarified that a person who is not a service provider but discharges service tax liability on taxable services is not eligible to claim input credit or Cenvat.The......

Govt eases Cenvat rules for small cos

In a major relief to small companies, the government on Thursday relaxed Cenvat Credit Rules to exempt manufacturers paying excise duty of less than Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million) from filing a......