LS Clears 25% Cess on Pan Masala, Tobacco Products
Lok Sabha passes bill imposing a 25% National Security and Health Cess on pan masala and tobacco. The move aims to curb consumption and fund public health initiatives. Read the full details.
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New Tobacco Tax Regime Targets Pan Masala Variants
FM Nirmala Sitharaman explains new Health & National Security Cess to replace GST compensation levy. Bill aims to stop tax evasion on pan masala, secure funds for public health and defence. Read more.
Siddaramaiah Urges PM Modi to Share Pan Masala Cess Revenue
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah highlights a Rs 9,000 crore GST compensation shortfall, urging PM Modi to share pan masala cess revenue with states. Read the full story.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill for Cess on Pan Masala Units
Lok Sabha approves bill imposing cess on pan masala and tobacco products. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assures states of revenue sharing to compensate for GST loss. Key step for public health funding.
RJD MP Demands Ban on Gutka, Opposes New Health Cess Bill
RJD MP Sudhakar Singh opposes the Health Safety to National Security Cess Bill, 2025, demanding a complete ban on gutka and pan masala instead of a tax. He calls the bill a revenue-generating tactic.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill for Cess on Pan Masala, Tobacco
The Lok Sabha has passed a bill to collect a 10% cess on pan masala and tobacco products. The funds will support health initiatives and national security. Learn about the key provisions and financial impact.
Masala Bonds & FEMA: ED Probe & UPSC Essentials
ED issues show-cause notices in Kerala Masala Bond case. Learn what Masala Bonds and FEMA are, their importance for UPSC exams, and the full story behind the probe.
Sitharaman: New Cess on Pan Masala, Not Essential Goods
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies the new Health and National Security Cess will only tax demerit goods like pan masala. Revenue to fund health schemes and security. Opposition raises concerns over MSME impact.
SGB 2017-18 Series-X: 41.6% Annualised Return on Dec 4
RBI announces final redemption for Sovereign Gold Bonds 2017-18 Series-X on Dec 4, 2025, yielding over 41% annualised return plus 2.5% interest. Learn about tax benefits and redemption process.
New Cess on Pan Masala Proposed in Lok Sabha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a bill for a new cess on pan masala production. The revenue will fund health and security initiatives and be shared with states. Read the details.
Pan Masala packs must show retail price from Feb 2026
The Consumer Affairs Department mandates Retail Sale Price on all pan masala packs from February 1, 2026, boosting transparency and aiding GST levy. Know the new rules.
Nashik's Rs 200 Cr Godavari Bonds Listed, Oversubscribed 4x
Nashik Municipal Corporation lists Rs 200 crore bonds on NSE, oversubscribed 3.95 times. Funds to clean Godavari for Kumbh Mela 2027. NMC gets Rs 26 crore incentive.
ED Notices to Kerala CM Over KIIFB Masala Bonds Case
ED serves show-cause notices to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, ex-Finance Minister Thomas Isaac, and ex-IAS officer K M Abraham over alleged FEMA violations in KIIFB Masala Bonds. The move sparks political firestorm ahead of local body polls.
Nashik raises Rs 200 crore via bonds for Kumbh Mela 2027
Nashik Municipal Corporation's bond issue for Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 oversubscribed 3.95 times, raising Rs 200 crore. NSE MD highlights investor confidence in municipal bonds. Read more.
Kerala Masala Bond Case: ED Notice to CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan faces ED scrutiny over alleged FEMA violations in KIIFB's Rs 466.91 crore Masala Bond issue. Get the full details and implications of the case here.
Chipmaker EGM Approves $150M Fundraise via Foreign Bonds
A major Indian chipmaker's stock is in focus after shareholders approved raising up to $150 million via Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds. Get the full details on the fundraise plan and market impact.
How Trump's Policies Threaten US Dollar's Global Reign
The US dollar's status as the world's reserve currency is under threat. Discover how Trump's tariffs and policy shifts are causing global investors to diversify away from American assets.
Govt Bills to Levy Excise on Tobacco, Cess on Pan Masala
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces bills to impose excise duty on tobacco and a health cess on pan masala, ensuring high taxes after GST compensation ends. Read the details.
ED Notices to Kerala CM in Rs 467 Cr FEMA Violation Case
ED issues show-cause notices to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan & others over alleged FEMA violations of Rs 467 crore linked to KIIFB masala bonds. Details on the case & past probes.
Nashik's Rs 200 Cr Bond Listing for Godavari, Kumbh Projects
Nashik Municipal Corporation lists Rs 200 crore 'Clean Godavari Bonds' on NSE to fund key infrastructure, including sewerage and Ram Jhula, ahead of the 2027 Kumbh Mela. Read more.
ED Notice to Kerala CM Over KIIFB Bonds Triggers CPM Outcry
CPM slams ED's show cause notice to CM Pinarayi Vijayan on KIIFB masala bonds as politically motivated. Party leaders vow legal and political fight, alleging BJP's attempt to undermine Kerala's development. Read more.
ED notices to Kerala CM, ex-minister in masala bond case
Enforcement Directorate issues FEMA show-cause notices to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, ex-finance minister Thomas Isaac & KIIFB CEO over alleged violations in Rs 2,150 crore masala bond usage. Details inside.
ED Issues FEMA Notices to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
ED issues FEMA show cause notices to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan & KIIFB officials over alleged irregularities in Masala Bond funds. Details on the ₹466.91 crore land purchase case inside.
New Cess, Higher Excise Proposed for Tobacco Products
The Centre proposes a new cess and higher excise duty on tobacco and pan masala as the GST compensation cess ends. Learn how this tax overhaul impacts prices and states.
Altice Bonds Plunge After Asset Move from Creditors
Altice International's bonds plummeted after it moved key assets out of creditors' reach. Analysts warn creditors hold a weak position. Read the full analysis.
New Excise Duty Bills for Tobacco, Pan Masala Introduced in LS
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables two key bills in Lok Sabha to impose excise duty on tobacco and a cess on pan masala, replacing the GST compensation cess. Get the full details.
New Health Security Cess on Tobacco, Pan Masala in Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha introduced the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025. Once the compensation cess ends, tobacco will attract GST plus excise, while pan masala will face GST plus the new cess. Read the full details.
Govt introduces bills to hike tobacco duty, pan masala cess
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces two key bills in Lok Sabha to increase excise duty on tobacco and raise cess on pan masala. The move aims to boost revenue and regulate consumption.
ED Notice to Kerala CM, Thomas Isaac in KIIFB Case
CPI(M) leader Thomas Isaac alleges political motive behind ED notice to him, CM Pinarayi Vijayan in KIIFB masala bond case. Read the full details and reactions.
New Excise Duty on Tobacco, Cess on Pan Masala Proposed
The government will table two key bills in Lok Sabha to impose excise duty on tobacco and a new cess on pan masala manufacturing. This move follows the end of the GST compensation cess. Read for details.
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