Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has accused the central government of delaying promised Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts and said that states are bearing 50% of the relief intended for taxpayers. On “Rs 2.5 Lakh Crore” Savings Claim Stalin questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s

Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has warned that the new GST 2.0 structure could cost states between ₹1 lakh crore and ₹1.5 lakh crore in lost revenue. Speaking to NDTV, he said the changes would unfairly burden state governments. Centre vs States: Who Bears the Burden? According to Gowda, the Centre is projected to […]

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin cautioned that Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms cannot genuinely benefit the public unless they protect states’ revenues. He stressed that financial security for states is essential even as the Centre moves ahead with rate rationalisation. States Unite Ahead Of Council Meet Stalin’s remarks came as eight opposition-ruled

A recent SBI Research report shows that five states—Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka—together account for nearly 50% of all active GST taxpayers in India, eight years after GST implementation. UP Leads the Pack Uttar Pradesh tops the list with 13.2% of active GST registrations. Maharashtra follows at 12.1%, Gujarat at 8.4%, Tamil […]

The central government is reportedly considering a reduction in the tax revenue share allocated to states, starting from the fiscal year 2026-27. This proposal, if implemented, could have far-reaching implications for state finances and their ability to fund various developmental projects. Proposed Changes in Tax Revenue Distribution Currently, states receive 42% of the