Logistics is the backbone of any economy as it affects all end-user industries in general and is very important for all three sectors of the economy: agriculture, manufacturing and the service industry.
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GST launch takes its toll on the June IIP numbers
The IIP number for the month of June 2017 came in sharply lower at -0.1% compared to 1.7% in the previous month of May 2017. A correction in the IIP was expected in the month of June due to the impact of the GST launch, although it was not expected to dip into negative territory.
Clean up your act
On July 1, 2017 a new tax regime, in the works since over 15 years, designed as 'One Nation, One Tax', went live! Its impact on infrastructure will resolve future litigation in this area and although will mean higher tax, will also allow input tax credit in many categories.
Don’t stymie equipment & technology
The recent inauguration of India's longest bridge above water, the 9.15 km Dhola-Sadiya bridge by PM Modi coincided with the completion of three years of his government in office.
Reviving growth and job creation key priorities, says CII President
“(The) industry is completely ready for introduction of the landmark tax reform from July 1, 2017. CII has been calling for a single national tax for the last ten years and we will try to make its implementation as smooth as possible,” said the CII President.
Bihar becomes second state to pass GST Bill
The Bihar Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill, 2017 has been passed by the stateÂ’s legislature. Bihar has become the second state after Telangana to adopt the new tax regime.
CV growth to moderate to 5-6percent in FY2017 | ICRA
The domestic commercial vehicle industry growth has moderated from 11.5 per cent growth in FY2016 to 3.5 per cent in the 11 months of FY2017, according to the latest report of rating agency ICRA. The sector is expected to close the fiscal with a growth of 5 to 6 per cent.
Real-estate players developers welcome GST implementation
Real-estate developers have welcomed the implementation of Goods and Service Tax. According to them, GST will greatly improve a fractured tax system and help create an integrated Indian market. The government has always made it clear that leasing of land, renting of buildings as well as EMIs paid for purchase of under-construction houses will start attracting GST.
Real estate developers welcome GST implementation
Real estate developers have welcomed the implementation of the Goods and Services (GST) Tax. According to them, GST will greatly improve a fractured tax system and help create an integrated Indian market.
Toll-operate-transfer scheme may net Rs 40,000 crore | CRISIL Research
CRISIL Research estimates that the first 75 operational highway projects tendered under the toll-operate-toll (TOT) model may fetch around Rs 40,000 crore, much lower than what the government had initially estimated.



