Food Prices Crack Due to Trade War Tensions

Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – In India, the government’s decision to hike minimum support prices (MSPs) has raised the prospect of higher food inflation. But global food inflation may head the other way thanks to fears of an escalating trade war, if data from June is any indication.

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Govt Likely to Go Slow on Key Anti-Evasion Measure Under GST

GST Collection

Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – The government is unlikely to insist on implementing the reverse charge mechanism, a key anti-evasion measure proposed under the goods and services-Tax (GST), on concerns that the rule will adversely impact small businesses while not yielding revenue gains.

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PM Modi Mann Ki Baat, June 2018 INDIA

Gold Siver Reports (GSR) – PM Modi Mann Ki Baat, June 2018 INDIA – Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on 24 June via his radio programme, Mann Ki Baat. This is the 45th edition of the monthly programme.               

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MONSOON UPDATE For Indian Market

Gold Silver Reports – (GSR) – MONSOON UPDATE For Indian Market – Conditions are becoming favourable for pre-monsoon thunderstorm activity over parts of northwest India from June 27, IMD’s Additional Director General Mritunjay Mohapatra said. Central India and the north Indian plains, that have been witnessing a rise in temperatures, are likely to get some relief in the next two to three days.

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Donald Trump Misguided Trade War

Trump does dirty business again

Gold Silver Reports (NBR) – Donald Trump Misguided Trade War — U.S. President Donald Trump may sincerely think he’s battling to win Americans a better deal on trade with China. In fact, he’s making a better deal harder to achieve — and threatening to inflict grave economic damage on the U.S. economy in the process.

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Having a PAN Card Doesn’t Make Income Tax Return Filing Mandatory

Having a PAN Card Doesn’t Make Income Tax Return Filing Mandatory

Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Having a PAN Card Doesn’t Make Income Tax Return Filing Mandatory — According to the income tax website, till 31 March 2018, there were about 379 million Permanent Account Numbers (PAN) allotted to various entities. Out of these, 369 million or 97.46% PANs were allotted to individuals. But irrespective of the fact that you have been allotted a PAN, it is not mandatory to file an income tax return (ITR) if your income is less than the maximum exemption limit. But it is mandatory to have a PAN card to file an ITR. In FY2017-18, about 67 million returns were filed, which is about 18% of total PAN allotted. Read more to know when one needs to file tax returns.                    

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