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Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra has urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to include petrol and diesel under the GST framework at the next gst council meeting. Citing rising fuel costs and inflationary pressures, Patra highlighted the constitutional provision for GST inclusion and the price disparities caused by varying state VAT rates.

28% Levy On Full Face Value Of Bets Valid: Court

As India opens its markets through FTAs, domestic cost structures, especially those linked to GST credit accumulation, become even more critical to ensure a level playing field.

Improved Infrastructure, GST Changes Shift Trade From Mumbai

Global oil prices are beyond India’s control but a tangle of govt interventions that have left Indian aviation structurally fragile. These demand correction.

'Physical Delivery Of Commodities Needs GST Tweaks'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to curb non-essential gold purchases has raised concerns within Odisha's jewellery industry. Jewellers argue gold is integral to traditions, and a slowdown threatens the livelihoods of artisans and goldsmiths who depend on steady demand, especially during wedding and festival seasons.

Facing a widening trade deficit, India's Prime Minister urges reduced gold purchases. Industry bodies propose tapping into the nation's vast household gold reserves. Their plan involves using refined household gold for domestic demand and channeling imported gold into jewellery exports via gold metal loans, aiming to boost working capital and cut imports.

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited is hiring 500 people for Foreman and Technician roles. Applications open on May 7, 2026, and close on May 28, 2026. The selection is through a Computer Based Test. Interested candidates can apply online on the official MCL website. This is a great opportunity for aspiring professionals in the coal sector.

Chartered accountants from WIRC met Maharashtra's Co-operative Commissioner to advocate for audit reforms, extended timelines for auditor empanelment, and a revision of audit fees. They also requested formal inclusion in drafting the new co-operative policy, emphasizing the need for updated remuneration reflecting increased compliance and accountability over the past decade.

The gst council is being chaired by union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Chandigarh today. The 2-day meeting, which begun today, is also being attended by the finance ministers of states and union territories and senior officers from the union government and states.