Property in GST

The Goods and Services Tax regime is a tried and tested system that has been introduced in over 160 countries. Here is what India can learn from them.

When compared to residential renting, the profits earned through commercial renting are much higher. However, there are many factors that have to be taken into account before you decide to go for the latter.

Earlier this year, megastar Amitabh Bachchan said that his assets would be equally divided between his two children, son Abhishek and daughter Shweta. Let us look at how much real estate the mega star owns.

The cement industry in India is the second largest globally. With initiatives such as the Smart Cities Mission, the Housing for All mission and various infrastructure developments, the demand for this crucial building material is set to witness a sharp rise.

There were about 473 million skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled construction workers in India in 2011-12, according to a report by the International Labour Organization. To safeguard their interests, various states offer them benefits that include accident compensations, hospitalisation expenses, maternity care, pension scheme, educational support for children, etc.