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Hans India
5 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Significance of GST explained
Guntur: Commissioner, CGST Guntur Commissionerate Sujit Mallick emphasised the importance of GST in promoting economic growth, increasing tax compliance, and reducing tax evasion. He also appreciated the contributions of industry stakeholders in making GST a success. He addressed a meeting held on Thursday on the occasion of pre GST Day celebrations-2025 held at his office here. This programme was jointly conducted by the Goods and Services Tax in India, Guntur GST Commissionerate. The meeting highlighted the benefits and challenges of GST, with participants sharing their experiences and suggestions for improvement. The Guntur GST Commissionerate reaffirms its commitment to facilitating a smooth and efficient GST implementation, working closely with industry partners and stakeholders. CGST additional commissioner Lakshmi Narayana, Consumer Federation of India vice-president Dr Hari Babu and Indian Chamber of Commerce president Yelchuru Venkateswarlu participated.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
CGST Chandigarh, Panchkula organise cyclothons
As many as 200 cyclists from tricity participated in cyclothons organised by the CGST Chandigarh and Panchkula Commissionerate on Sunday. The cyclothon in Chandigarh started from the Sukhna Lake with chief guest JS Negi (IRS), CGST chief commissioner, Chandigarh Zone, flagging off the event. Meanwhile, in Panchkula, the ADC Appeals commissionerate Sunder Lal (IRS) inaugurated the event from the GST Bhawan. The event formed a key part of a series of outreach and awareness initiatives undertaken to celebrate the GST journey and enhance public engagement with India's landmark tax reform. The event served as a prelude to the GST Day celebrated each year on July 1, and was a part of the signature campaign of 'Fit India movement – Sundays on Cycle'.
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
CBIC Chennai Outer Commissionerate organises Cyclathon as a part of pre-GST Day celebrations
The Chennai Outer Commissionerate of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), in association with the Fit India Movement, on Sunday organised a Cyclathon on the theme #SundaysOnCycle to promote health, fitness, and environmental consciousness. According to a press release, this Cyclathon, a part of the pre-Goods and Services Tax (GST) Day celebrations, witnessed participation of 147 cyclists, including officers, staffs members and fitness enthusiasts. The Cyclathon from Anna Adarsh College to the office of the Chennai Outer Commissionerate via Central Revenue Quarters, was flagged off by Naseer Khan, Commissioner, GST and Central Excise, Chennai Outer. This initiative aligns with the dual objectives of commemorating the upcoming GST Day and encouraging a healthier lifestyle under the banner of the Fit India Movement, the press release added.
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Cycle marathon held in Mangaluru ahead of eighth anniversary of GST
Mangalore GST Commissionerate, in collaboration with 'FIT India' campaign, organised a cycle marathon in the city on Sunday, marking the countdown to the eighth anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The GST Day will be celebrated on July 1. Under the theme 'GST: Simplifying taxes; empowering citizens', the event not only celebrated GST's successes but also emphasised its role in streamlining business operations, improving compliance, and fostering a transparent tax system in the country, a release by the Commissionerate said. The marathon was flagged off from the Central Revenue Building in Attavara by S. Keshava Narayan Reddy, Commissioner of Central Tax and CGST, Mangaluru. The event aimed to raise awareness of GST's positive impact on the Indian economy and promote fitness and environmental sustainability through cycling. The release said that in addition to the Commissioner, key participants included Additional Commissioner of CGST Vaibhav Kiran Pagare, Assistant Commissioners of CGST and GST and Customs officials, including retired officials. Members of Mangalore Cycle Club, led by its president Anil Shet, and representatives from local trade and industry bodies also attended the event. The marathon highlighted key trade-friendly initiatives introduced by the Union government, such as e-invoicing, simplified compliance procedures, GST refunds, and the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN). The Commissionerate said the measures underscore the government's commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment while maintaining transparency in tax administration. Since its implementation on July 1, 2017, GST has revolutionised the Indian economy by consolidating various indirect taxes into a single unified tax regime, simplifying tax processes for both businesses and consumers. The Mangaluru GST Commissionerate continues to engage proactively with the public, industry stakeholders, and partner institutions through initiatives like the marathon. Such efforts reinforce the spirit of citizen-centric governance, fostering a collaborative approach between the government and citizens to create a robust, transparent, and efficient economic environment, it said.
