Industry body says GST reducing drivers' net earnings; to approach FinMin to re-look at tax structure

Industry body says GST reducing drivers’ net earnings; to approach FinMin to re-look at tax structure

Applying GST on every ride booked through online platforms is reducing the take-home income of driver partners, and there is a need to re-look at its applicability to cab booking services, the internet platforms’ industry body IAMAI said in a recent letter to the government. Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), which represents online…

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Revised railway fares from December 26: Ministry notifies 'rationalised' structure; what changes for passengers

Revised railway fares from December 26: Ministry notifies ‘rationalised’ structure; what changes for passengers

NEW DELHI: Railways on Thursday announced a “rationalisation” of fares for passengers, effective for tickets booked on or after December 26. It aims to balance passenger affordability with the sustainability of railway operations.According to the Ministry of Railways press release, there will be no fare increase for suburban services and season tickets, covering both suburban…

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