Incomplete Mobile Parts Cannot Be Treated as Finished Smartphones: CESTAT
New Delhi, May 18, 2026: In a significant ruling concerning the classification of imported mobile phone components, the Principal Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi, has allowed the appeal filed by Ismartu India Pvt. Ltd. and quashed the customs duty demand raised by the department. The dispute arose […]
Service Tax: Understanding Its Role, History, and Impact on Businesses in India
Service Tax was one of the most significant indirect taxes in India before the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). It was levied on specified services provided by service providers and formed an important source of revenue for the government. Although Service Tax has largely been subsumed under GST since July 1, 2017, […]
Service Tax in India: Meaning, Applicability, Registration, Compliance & Transition to GST
Service Tax was one of the major indirect taxes in India before the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). It was imposed by the Government of India on specified services provided by businesses, professionals, and service providers. Although Service Tax has largely been replaced by GST since July 1, 2017, understanding its framework […]
Service Tax in India: Meaning, Applicability, Compliance, and Transition to GST
Service tax was one of the major indirect taxes imposed by the Government of India on specific services provided by businesses and professionals. Before the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), service tax formed an important part of India’s indirect taxation system and applied to various service sectors such as hospitality, consulting, banking, […]
Service Tax: Understanding Taxation on Services and Business Compliance
Service Tax has played an important role in the taxation system for businesses that provide services rather than physical goods. It was a tax imposed by the government on specific services offered by professionals, companies, consultants, and service providers. Although Service Tax in India has largely been replaced by the Goods and Services Tax (GST), […]
Service Tax in India: Meaning, History, Applicability & Transition to GST
Service Tax was once a significant part of India’s indirect tax system, levied on the provision of services. Before the introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017, service tax was applicable to a wide range of services such as banking, insurance, telecom, hospitality, and professional services. Although service tax has now been subsumed […]
