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A Deposit Dilemma — What's the fuss about a crisis in Indian bank deposits? Are mutual fund investments to blame?
The growth rate of bank deposits in India has been slowing, largely outpaced by credit growth. But …
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Brewing gains: Alcohol as well as cigarette stocks on a high
Shares in Indian tobacco and alcohol companies have thrived, buoyed by demand growth and enforcemen…
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'Sin taxes' are meant to push people away from booze and cigarettes, but they mostly hit those who can least afford to pay
Just 10% of US households account for 80% of sin tax revenue, according to an NBER paper. Many of t…
Ben Winck
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Public health experts pitch for higher taxes on tobacco products to make India tobacco-free in 'Amrit Kaal'
Participating in a discussion on "Amrit Kaal: A Journey towards Tobacco-Free India", organised …
PTI
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GST had its hits and misses but made ₹1.3 lakh crore monthly tax, the new normal
Under GST, a four-rate structure that exempts or imposes a low rate of tax of 5 per cent on essenti…
PTI
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Sin stocks are shares in companies whose business can be considered unethical — here's why they're so enticing and the major players
Sin stocks are public companies engaged in activities or industries considered unethical or immoral…
Amy Fontinelle
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Boris Johnson's links to soft drinks and tobacco lobbyists revealed after he announces review of 'sin taxes'
"He has serious questions to answer about the role of corporate lobbyists for the drinks and tobacc…
Adam Bienkov
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Only 50 luxury and 'sin' items find their place in GST's highest slab
In what is one of the biggest reductions ever since GST came into effect from July 1, the GST Counc…
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Health ministry wants you to stub that ‘sinful’ cigarette out! Expect hike in sin tax by 40% in Budget 2016
A report by the health ministry and WHO, 'Tobacco Taxes in India: An Empirical Analysis', states th…
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Dubai has imposed a 50% 'sin' tax on soda - and it could have global consequences
So far, however, it's not clear whether such taxes lead to a decrease in diabetes or even obesity. …
Leanna Garfield
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There is a £31 billion black hole in the UK economy because of 'sin taxes'
John O'Connell, chief executive of TPA, said: "Our ludicrously complicated, punitive tax system not…
Thomas Colson
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Black money: Government to ensure there is no washing away of past sins
The tax department will make sure that the window is not used by people who have already been red f…
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Hero Moto, TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto shares rally as GST Council may consider tax cut
Shares of two-wheeler majors Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Company soared on Wednesday af…
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How new challengers to traditional TV are 'recreating the sins of the past'
Lynch says he expects Hulu's offering to be similar to Sony's, given that Hulu's big TV owners have…
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India’s Finance Minister moots the possibility of a single tax rate on standard items amid continued criticism of the government’s GST regime
Jaitley explained that prior to the reform’s implementation, the value-added-tax regime levi…
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Germany's considering a new tax on meat - but it might not be a model for Democrats who want Americans to eat fewer hamburgers
"This is exactly what the fossil fuel industry wants us to talk about," Sen. Elizabeth Warren said …
Eliza Relman
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Centre got 40% of its indirect taxes from levies on petrol and diesel
The CAG report highlighted how exemptions are making the government lose money. More than Rs 2 lakh…
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Arun Jaitley may increase service tax from 15% as precursor to GST rollout
So, the government may slap a higher service tax for three months to somewhat offset the revenue lo…
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GST rate slabs finalized between 5% and 28%
The four-rate structure at 5%, 12%, 18% and 28% was finalized during the GST Council meeting. The s…
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Indian PM Narendra Modi promises his government will slash GST rates on over two dozen consumer items in the highest tax category
Earlier this year, India’s GST Council removed about 14 items from the highest tax category.…