GST GAMING
GST simplified compliance, improved tax buoyancy; fake ITC generation still a challenge
Introduced seven years ago, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has streamlined compliance and boosted tax revenues, but challenges persist with fake invoices and fraudulent registrations causing tax evasion concerns. Despite this, GST has simplified the tax regime, increased taxpayer numbers, and improved tax buoyancy and state revenues. However, efforts to combat evasion are ongoing, with the need for further measures such as operationalizing the GST appellate tribunal.
Man arrested in Rs 10,000 cr GST fraud case after nine months on the run
A 31-year-old man, Babar Khan, evading police for nine months, was arrested in connection with a Rs 10,000-crore GST fraud across India. Khan allegedly set up fake firms using stolen or forged ID cards to fraudulently claim input tax credit. Noida police initially busted the gang last year, which operated by registering thousands of companies under false identities to generate e-way bills and claim government benefits.
High taxes, selective bans drive 30% growth in illegal online gambling in India, says study
The illegal betting market, already thriving in India, is expected to grow by 30% in the coming years, as per a new study. Inadequate legal frameworks, selective banning, and high taxation on legitimate online gaming platforms seem to be key factors contributing to this trend.
Amazon Pay India top up; GST summons for egaming firms
Amazon has pumped Rs 600 crore in its local fintech unit Amazon Pay India. This and more today’s ETtech Top 5.
Online gaming companies get summons for cashback to players since October
The agency detected reimbursements of taxed money back to players as cashback in a separate promo account by online gaming companies post implementation of the 28% GST (goods and services tax) on the full entry level betting amount. The DGGI Gurgaon has sent summons for a period between October 2023 and June 15, 2024, ET has learnt.
Retro tax waiver set to ease gaming companies Rs 1 lakh core tax pain
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) council's recommendation to allow the government to overrule retrospective tax demands could resolve pending indirect tax cases worth ₹1 lakh crore against companies in India's cash-rich real money gaming (RMG) sector.
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What is expected from the GST Council meeting today?
The GST council may delay the inclusion of petroleum products under GST and the much-awaited rate rationalization. Discussions may also focus on reducing GST on insurance products.
GST Council Meeting: Sin goods windfall, tax relief talks, and more ahead of budget buzz
GST Council Meeting: The upcoming 53rd meeting of GST Council is poised to discuss several key measures that could pave the way for significant tax reforms ahead of the government's first full budget. Among the agenda items are -- the use of approximately Rs 70,000 crore collected from GST compensation cess on products like pan masala and cigarettes. Discussions may also cover the potential waiver of interest or penalties on tax notices issued between 2017 and 2020, excluding cases of deliberate default.
GST Council likely to deliberate on online gaming tax, Par panel recommendation on fertiliser
The GST Council is set to discuss various issues in its upcoming meeting, including taxation on online gaming and the recommendation to lower tax on fertilisers by the Parliamentary standing committee. The current GST rate on fertilisers is 5%, while raw materials like Sulphuric Acid and Ammonia face a higher rate of 18%. The council will also review the decision to levy 28% GST on the full value of bets for online gaming companies, which came into effect on October 1, 2023.
Waiver, other tax reforms top GST Council's docket
The GST Council is set to discuss various measures at its upcoming meeting on June 22 to pave the way for broader tax reforms in the new government's first full budget. These measures include considering a conditional waiver of interest or penalty on tax notices issued between 2017 and 2020, with exceptions for wilful defaulters. The budget announcement is expected in July.
Ixigo's stock rally continues; retro tax relief likely for egaming cos
Shares of Ixigo continued to surge a day after the travel platform’s IPO. This and more on today’s ETtech Top 5.
Delta Corp shares surge 15% on GST cut hopes
Shares of Delta Corp, the sole listed company in India's casino gaming industry, saw a significant surge of nearly 15%. This increase in stock price came amidst expectations that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council might review the tax structure applicable to online gaming in its upcoming meeting scheduled for June 22.
Law committee recommends amendment to CGST law to quash retro tax notice
The recommendation, if approved by the council may give relief to a large number of industries including online gaming industry, which was seeking relief from retrospective tax notice. The recommendation may be placed before the GST council and once approved this would pace way for quashing a large number of notices sent to online gaming industry. The law committee has suggested amendment to the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017 via the introduction of a new Section 11A in the legislation.
Retro tax demand on online gaming companies may be quashed
As per the recommendation tax notices in cases where the lower tax was paid due to interpretation of law or lack of clarity can be quashed, people familiar with the development said. The law committee has suggested amendment to the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017 via the introduction of a new Section 11A in the legislation.
Games 24x7 posts 70% rise in FY23 operating revenue, trims loss
Games24x7's operating revenue grew by over 70% to Rs 1,988 crore in FY23. The firm's loss narrowed by nearly 30% to Rs 199 crore. It runs platforms like RummyCircle and My11Circle.
GST Council likely to consider a review of 28% tax on online gaming at June 22 meeting
The council may also take up recommendation of the fitment committee on inverted duty structure of 15 items, officials aware of the matter told ET. However, a broader process of rate rationalisation may be pushed for later, they said.
GST Council meeting scheduled for June 22 in New Delhi
The 53rd meeting of the GST Council is slated to convene on June 22, 2024, in New Delhi, following the inauguration of a new government. Previously, the 52nd Meeting of the GST Council took place on October 7, 2023, in New Delhi, with Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presiding as the chairperson.
Double whammy coming for already struggling real gaming companies
Real money gaming companies like Dream11, Games24X7, and Mobile Premier League (MPL) face cost pressures with Google introducing service fees on Playstore listings from July 1.
Angel tax destroyed startup ecosystem, GST killed gaming industry, says Priyank Kharge
His comments come as political parties are in the middle of the Lok Sabha election, with two more phases scheduled over the next ten days.
Mahadev scam: Accused firm had share purchase pact with Delta Corp
The Mahadev illegal betting app scam involves Ability Games' deal with Delta Corp for the Nepal casino business. Delta Corp faces GST notices. ED probes crime proceeds from Skyexchange and Lotus365.com, freezing ₹1,100 crore shares.
Systemising the game
MeitY's AI advisory ignited debates on regulating AI. SROs, endorsed by RBI for fintech sector, are crucial. Online gaming sector under GoI's scrutiny. Skill vs chance, clear guidelines, and international regulatory examples are key for effective governance.
AIGF estimates USD 2.5 bn GST loss from offshore illegal, betting firms
AIGF's Roland Landers urges swift action against offshore illegal betting, causing a USD 2.5 billion annual loss. Concerns include user harm, lack of GST, IPL ads. Urges prompt SRO implementation for distinguishing legitimate platforms.
SC to club 27 eGaming GST cases for hearing
Supreme Court takes over 27 petitions on 28% GST for online gaming. The case to be heard in May, impacting companies with retrospective taxes. The show-cause notices were sent out subsequent to the government's clarification that as of October 1, 2023, all online games incorporating betting and gambling, regardless of skill or chance, would incur a 28% GST charge based on the total face value of the bets.
SC transfers to itself all petitions against 28 pc GST on online gaming companies
Several online gaming companies including Gameskraft, Dream 11, Games 24x7, and Head Digital Works have approached the court also challenging the GST imposition.
Winzo Games records Rs 120 crore operating profit in FY23
Winzo Games, a homegrown social-gaming startup, anticipates significant variations due to the impact of increase in GST which is expected to influence its financial performance.
Santiago Martin: The 'lottery king' who bought electoral bonds worth ₹1,300 crore
Born in 1961, Martin spent some of his youth working in Myanmar as a daily wager, returning to India in the 1980s just as the craze for lottery tickets picked up. The future founder of Future Gaming settled in Coimbatore, working in a tea shop in Tatabad. Eventually, Martin would decide to set up shop selling lottery tickets.
Online gaming continues to grow, but GST change to “moderate” monetisation: report
According to a report from real money gaming (RMG) firm Winzo and non-profit firm Interactive Entertainment and Innovation Council, India currently has about 560 million gamers, of whom 144 million paid for games in 2023
Real-money gaming companies look for an ace to beat tax blues
Companies are trying out restrictions on the withdrawal of deposits for shorter games like rummy and poker to avoid being hit by repetitive taxation, as goods and services tax is levied every time a new deposit is made.
Transition to regulated environment painful for online gaming sector: Dream Sports CEO
Harsh Jain, CEO of Dream Sports, discussed the challenges faced by the online gaming industry in India at Mumbai Tech Week. He highlighted the impact of government regulation and the GST Council's decision.
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