Sitharaman Champions Simpler, Taxpayer‑Friendly Compliance

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Economy National

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged a transformation of India’s tax framework into one that is more taxpayer‑friendly, transparent, and efficient. Speaking to officials from both the direct and indirect tax departments in New Delhi on June 24, 2025, she underscored the importance of

Business Finance

CGST Officers Uncover ₹1.95 Lakh Crore GST Evasion in Ten Months

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

Between April 2024 and January 2025, officers of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) department uncovered significant tax evasion amounting to ₹1.95 lakh crore across 25,397 cases. This substantial figure underscores the ongoing challenges in ensuring compliance within the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework. Breakdown of GST Evasion Cases The detected cases of

Finance

India Poised to Reduce GST Rates and Simplify Tax Structure: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces imminent reductions in GST rates and rationalization of tax slabs, with the review process in its final stages, aiming to simplify the tax structure and promote economic growth.

Finance

Income Tax Department Targets 40,000 TDS/TCS Defaulters Nationwide

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2025

The Income Tax Department is initiating a nationwide crackdown on approximately 40,000 taxpayers who have failed to deduct or deposit Taxes Deducted at Source (TDS) and Taxes Collected at Source (TCS) for the financial years 2022-23 and 2023-24. This initiative aims to address significant discrepancies in tax deductions and penalize repeat offenders. The Central Board […]

Economy National

Government Introduces Unique IDs to Tackle GST Evasion

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2024

In a bid to curb tax evasion under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the government plans to introduce a unique identification (UID) mechanism for select commodities. The system is expected to enhance transparency in the supply chain and strengthen compliance in sectors prone to tax evasion. Focus on High-Risk Commodities The UID mechanism […]