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Economic Times | 16 Dec, 2022 | 08:28AM IST
Windfall Tax News Live: Govt cuts windfall tax on crude oil, diesel exports
Windfall Tax News Live: The government slashed the windfall profit tax on domestically produced crude oil and also reduced the levy on diesel. Government has reduced the windfall tax on crude to ₹1,700 from ₹4,900/tonne.
The revised tax rates become effective from December 16, 2022.
The revised tax rates become effective from December 16, 2022.
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