Industry chamber urges CBDT to extend ITR filing deadline

IANS | August 16, 2025 2:54 PM

Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has urged the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to extend the September 15 deadline for filing income tax returns (ITRs) and tax audit reports for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26, citing delays in the release of ITR utilities and technical issues on the tax portal.

GST reforms to increase disposable income of consumers: Expert

IANS | August 16, 2025 11:47 AM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The government's plan to overhaul the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure will give Indian consumers more disposable income, potentially boosting demand and overall consumption in the economy, said Najib Shah, former Chairman of the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) on Saturday.

Upcoming GST reforms timely, much-needed: Tax experts

IANS | August 16, 2025 10:26 AM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Leading tax expert Ajay Rotti on Saturday welcomed the government's plan to overhaul the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure, primarily into two tax slabs of 5 per cent and 18 per cent.

US could unveil semiconductor tariffs next week

IANS | August 16, 2025 9:44 AM

Washington, Aug 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said his administration will unveil tariffs on semiconductor imports as early as next week, as South Korean tech firms Samsung Electronics and SK hynix have been carefully watching his tariff policy developments.