Bhubaneswar, March 27 In response to the Central Government's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre, the main opposition party, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), demanded a reduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed by the Odisha government on fuel, citing that the...
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New Delhi, March 27 The BJP on Friday strongly criticized the opposition for its "misleading campaign" regarding fuel prices while welcoming the Centre's decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel, saying this move will provide much-needed relief to ordinary citizens.The government has...
Bhubaneswar, March 27 The opposition BJD in Odisha demanded on Friday that the state's BJP government reduce the VAT rate on petrol and diesel, asserting that reducing the central excise duty on fuel is not enough to alleviate the suffering of the people.The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) also said...
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New Delhi, March 27 – The BJP on Friday strongly criticized the opposition for its "misleading campaign" on fuel prices while welcoming the Centre's decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel, saying the move will provide much-needed relief to ordinary people.The government has reduced...
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Shimla, March 26: Himachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and former Union Minister Anurag Thakur launched a scathing attack on the Congress government in the state on Thursday, stating that the party, which came to power in 2022 based on ambitious election promises and "10 guarantees,"...
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New Delhi, March 26 Nayara Energy, India's largest private fuel retailer, on Thursday raised petrol prices by Rs 5 per litre and diesel by Rs 3 a litre, passing on part of the recent surge in global oil prices following the war in the Middle East, sources said.Fuel marketing companies in India...
New Delhi, March 24 – While presenting the 2025-26 budget, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated on Tuesday that, on the revenue side, the government will raise funds through multiple channels, including Rs 16,700 crore in market borrowings channeled through the RBI.Additionally, Rs 2,500...
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New Delhi, March 24 – The BJP on Tuesday criticized the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh for imposing a ₹5 cess on fuel, calling it "anti-common man." The party also alleged that this measure, along with increased VAT and the additional cess, will extract over ₹1,000 crore annually from...
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New Delhi, March 24 BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Tuesday criticised the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh for its decision to levy a Rs 5 cess on fuels, alleging that it will be extracting over Rs 1,000 crore annually from the public through increased VAT and an additional cess.Consumers in...
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Chennai, March 15 A critical shortage of LPG is pushing micro, small and medium enterprises towards an operational crisis, the Association of Indian Entrepreneurs said, calling for urgent intervention by the central and state governments to prevent job losses in the sector.Association of...
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March 11, New Delhi – The Air India Group has announced a phased increase in fuel surcharges on its domestic and international flights, citing a steep rise in jet fuel prices due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Gulf region.Since early March 2026, aviation turbine fuel (ATF), which...
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New Delhi, March 7 The prices of domestic LPG and commercial cylinders have been hiked by a steep Rs 60 and Rs 114.5, respectively, amid rising energy costs linked to the West Asia conflict.Non-subsidized LPG, which common household users other than Ujjwala beneficiaries use in their kitchens...
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New Delhi, March 7 The price of domestically produced cooking gas, LPG, was hiked by a steep Rs 60 per cylinder on Saturday, as oil companies factored in increased energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East.Non-subsidized LPG, which is used by most households, including those of...
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Aizawl, March 3 Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma informed the state Assembly on Tuesday that the state government has collected over Rs 93.37 crore following the imposition of a new Rs 4 per litre levy each on petrol and diesel in September 2024.The funds are earmarked for social...
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Lucknow, February 27 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the updated status of tax and non-tax revenue receipts up to the end of February in the financial year 2025-26.Assessing the targets and achievements presented by the GST, VAT...
Kolkata, February 19 Bandhan Bank announced on Thursday that it has enabled customers in Assam to make state and non-state tax payments through the Assam e-GRAS portal, allowing transactions through both online and offline channels.The bank stated that 109 of its branches in the state will...