Punjab cabinet approves new excise policy, targets collection of over Rs 10,000 crore

The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Bhagwant Mann (Representative) Chandigarh: The Punjab Cabinet on Saturday approved the excise policy for 2024-25, which aims to generate over Rs 10,000 crore in revenue from liquor sales. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Addressing reporters after … Read more

Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway: Union government to pilot satellite toll collection

Last updated: February 12, 2024 11:39 UTC The federal government has announced plans to launch a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) based toll pilot project on the 10-lane Mysuru Highwaybangalore highway. According to The Hindu, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari revealed in response to a query from Union Member of Parliament Lahar Singh Siroya that the … Read more

Direct tax collection hits 80% of revised FY24 estimate at Rs 1,560 crore

So far this fiscal year, net direct tax collection has increased by 20% year-on-year to Rs 1,560 crore, accounting for 80% of the revised budget estimate for the entire fiscal year. “Direct tax provisional collection figures continue to grow steadily. Direct tax collection as on February 10, 2024 showed a total tax collection of Rs … Read more

‘Rs 4.30 lakh was collected from us but only Rs 50,000 was provided’: Time for tax collection in Karnataka’s ties with Centre

Southern states, especially Karnataka and Kerala, are gearing up to corner the federal government over “unfair treatment” they received in the process of tax devolution and grant disbursement. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his party MLAs and MPs will stage a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Wednesday to “draw the attention of people across … Read more

Toyota GR Yaris special edition adds donut mode, bringing the ultimate drifting experience

Last updated: February 5, 2024 17:47 UTC toyota The launch of two exclusive special edition GR Yaris hatchbacks pays homage to the success of its star driver in the World Rally Championship (WRC). Limited to 100 units each, the Kalle Rovanperä and Sébastien Ogier editions are exclusive to the Japanese market and promise to combine … Read more

India’s net direct tax collections grew 160.5% in 10 years; Tax collection in FY23 Rs 16.6 lakh crore

India’s net direct tax collections increased by 160.52 per cent to Rs 16,63,686 crore in the 10 years between financial years 2022-23 and 2013-14. The country’s net direct tax collection in the financial year 2013-14 was Rs 6,38,596 crore. “Gross direct tax collection of Rs 19,72,248 crore in FY 2022-23 is expected to increase by … Read more

All-time high: Around Rs 150 crore per day, toll collection in top gear this financial year

Government data analyzed by News18 shows average toll collection per day reached an all-time high of Rs 150 crore during the first eight months in the financial year 2023-24. This is an improvement from the average collection of Rs 131.5 crore per day during 2022-23 and Rs 93 crore in 2021-22. As of November, the … Read more

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Abhishek: Room prices in Signet Collection KK increased to Rs 85000

India’s top hotel chains are looking for a big business opportunity. The Ayodhya Development Authority expects three lakh tourists every day during the initial months after the inauguration. With only a few days left before the inauguration of the Ram temple, the city of Ayodhya is ready to welcome guests from all over India. It … Read more