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GST to double GDP growth in 8-9 years: Suresh Prabhu

Implementation of the goods and services tax (GST) will double the gross domestic product (GDP) in the next 8-9 years, Union Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhu has said. He said, “The GST aims at increasing the number of taxpayers. And, as the tax revenue rises, the GDP will also increase.…

GST Impact: The centre should provide spur to MSME sector

GST Impact: ‘Centre should provide spur to MSME sector’

The Centre has to provide an incentive along the lines of Modvat credit to mitigate the adverse impact of the Goods and Services Tax on micro and tiny manufacturing units, say representatives in the MSME sector. Micro and tiny industrial units with turnover of less than Rs 20 lakh, are exempted u…

GST to simplify trade & boost GDP growth: Narayana Murthy

Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy believes the goods and services tax (GST) will simplify trade, boost the economy, and generate jobs. While the GST Network might encounter a few teething problems, that was part of any large implementation, he said in an interview. Q: Do you think implementatio…