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14 ARTICLES
Why does the SC’s stay on GST notices to real-money gaming companies matter?
Since the revision in GST rates and notices demanding payment of taxes with retrospective effect, the once thriving online gaming sector has been saddled with mounting losses and competition from illegal offshore platforms.
14 Jan 2025
Rapido continues to defy all odds
Despite facing challenges around its business model, the ride-hailing platform has outpaced larger rivals, carved out a niche for itself, particularly in smaller cities, and joined the unicorn club.
29 Aug 2024
India goes after companies with a big tax stick
A wave of demands for payment of GST on intra-company transactions has opened up a new front between corporates and the government. A dent to the ease-of-doing-business ranking is the likely first casualty.
13 Aug 2024
Rapido liable to pay GST for its cab services, says Karnataka AAR
The ruling comes at a time when the Bengaluru-based ride-hailing platform has joined the Unicorn club.
30 Jul 2024
Why has the Indian government stopped celebrating monthly GST collections?
The government has so far not offered an explanation for stopping the publication of monthly data on the indirect levy. Its timing raises questions.
08 Jul 2024
Uber seeks clarity on tax—and the future of ride-hailing in India
The likes of Rapido, Ola and Uber have recently been experimenting with a new business model, triggering existential questions and tax confusion.
11 Apr 2024
Do too few Indians pay tax?
Angst over the small number of taxpayers does not account for the reality of ‘everyone pays GST’. Moreover, the facts clearly show that the income tax base is wide enough and growing.
08 Feb 2024
A long road ahead for the RBI’s digital rupee
The central bank would do well to bring on board more financial institutions and regulators to effectively test the new digital currency.
08 Nov 2022
Why Nirmala Sitharaman is wrong in chiding the corporate sector
The government and big capitalists are complicit in the state of the Indian economy, where masses of people have been pushed into an acute livelihood crisis.
11 Oct 2022
Does gold still glitter?
As volatility surges, gold has resurfaced as a “safe” investment option. But what is the best way to invest in it?
19 Jul 2022