West Bengal needs a deep sea port if it has to take advantage of the export business

West Bengal needs a deep sea port if it has to take advantage of the export business

Kolkata, July 15 (IBNS): West Bengal is likely to lose out on export business if a deep sea port is not constructed forthwith, the Calcutta Freight Brokers Association said during its 79th annual general meeting hedl at the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry premises on Friday.

by IBNS July 17, 2017

Opposition must display broad shoulders: Arun Jaitley on GST celebration boycott

Opposition must display broad shoulders: Arun Jaitley on GST celebration boycott

New Delhi, June 30 (IBNS): Reacting to the boycott of GST celebration by some of the key opposition parties, Union finance minister Arun Jaitley said they must have broad shoulders.

by IBNS June 30, 2017

TMC will not join the GST celebration at the parliamentary house on June 30 midnight: Mamata Banerjee

TMC will not join the GST celebration at the parliamentary house on June 30 midnight: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS): Protesting the GST roll out, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that Trinamool Congress will not join the GST celebration to be held at the parliamentary house at midnight on June 30.

by IBNS June 28, 2017

All customs and DGFT processes will go online soon, informs   Union Commerce Secretary

All customs and DGFT processes will go online soon, informs Union Commerce Secretary

Kolkata, June 21 (IBNS): All customs and DGFT processes will go online soon, informed Rita A. Teotia, Union Commerce Secretary at an interactive session on the Mid-Term Review of foreign trade policy, here on Wednesday.

by IBNS June 24, 2017

Power Publishers' guide to plan your tax journey as GST rolls out

Power Publishers' guide to plan your tax journey as GST rolls out

The Goods and Services Tax, GST in short, expected to be rolled out on July 1, 2017, has been called a landmark tax reform for the country. But the birthpangs have just begun.

by IBNS June 14, 2017

Recycled PSF producers seek continuation of tax advantage vis--vis virgin PSF in GST regime

Recycled PSF producers seek continuation of tax advantage vis--vis virgin PSF in GST regime

New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) The All India Recycled Fibre & Yarn Manufacturers Association, which represents 35 recycled polyester staple fibre (PSF) producers in India, has requested the Union Finance Ministry to maintain the current excise duty cost advantage of recycled PSF vis--vis virgin PSF, while finalising the GST rates.

by IBNS June 01, 2017