Pratik Jain

It is important for the government to analyse the trends in GST collection data and align policies with the new normal

Is the upsurge in GST collections likely to continue?

by Pratik Jain |Nov 2, 2020

Given the festivities and continued push in demand, the collections in November could also be robust. The question, however, remains as to whether this upsurge would continue in December and beyond

Earlier this year, the government had reduced the excise duty rates on capital goods, white goods, automobiles, etc. to revive demand in these sectors.

Budget 2014-15: Govt must rationalise indirect tax regime to revive manufacturing, says KPMG

by Pratik Jain |Jun 24, 2014

The need for fiscal consolidation and the general perception that the duty cut had little impact on reviving growth could tempt the finance minister to roll back the concession.

Stay the course on GST

by Pratik Jain |Feb 26, 2013

Pratik Jain, Partner at KPMG India, says one could expect the upcoming budget to take us closer to GST, even though the exact date of implementation is still likely to be a moving target.

Pranab's CENVAT Googly

by Pratik Jain |Mar 31, 2011

Pratik Jain and Supriya Oberoi Jain  says in India, the credit regime has often been characterised as restrictive, ad hoc and ambiguous. Some proposals in this year's budget have made the rules e...