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The orders (reviewed by e4m) confirm principal GST liabilities of ₹17,297.62 cr against Dream11, Gameskraft Technologies and Play Games 24x7, against original demands of approximately ₹70,212.87 cr
Imran Fazal Oct 15, 2026 9:18 AM
The earlier revenue department methodology had resulted in potential demands of nearly Rs 2.5 lakh crore across the sector
Imran Fazal Sep 4, 2026 9:24 AM
Both petitions have also sought an oral hearing in open court, contending that allowing the judgments to stand would result in a ‘grave miscarriage of justice’
Imran Fazal Jul 13, 2026 11:24 AM
Tax authorities had sought to levy GST at 28% on the face value of every individual bet placed on gaming platforms
Imran Fazal Jun 26, 2026 9:22 AM
The original show-cause notices were issued not only to gaming companies but also to their directors, promoters and key managerial personnel. The Supreme Court has not quashed these proceedings
Imran Fazal Jun 22, 2026 9:13 AM
Exclusive TAM AdEx data accessed by e4m shows a visible moderation in auto advertising between January and April 2026, across television, print and digital
Kanchan Srivastava Jun 11, 2026 9:04 AM
The tax authority has proposed a demand of Rs 1,352.92 crore, along with a penalty of Rs 135.29 crore
Legal and tax experts said the immediate fallout could shift from courtroom battles to insolvency proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal
Imran Fazal May 28, 2026 9:21 AM
For months, the Additional Solicitor General became the face of the Union government’s aggressive push against the real money gaming (RMG) industry
Imran Fazal May 28, 2026 8:08 AM
Court held that even where games involve substantial skill, once participation is conditioned upon staking money on uncertain future outcomes, the transaction acquires the character of betting
Imran Fazal May 27, 2026 3:56 PM
Industry heads explained that inflationary pressures driven by petroleum prices push up input & packaging costs; expansive, top-line marketing has shifted to calibrated & accountable investments
Chehneet Kaur Apr 6, 2026 8:45 AM
The HC allowed writ petitions filed by Chief Financial Officer Amit Manilal Haria, Chief Executive Officer Hiren Uday Gada and Joint Managing Director Atul Hirji Maru
e4m Staff Feb 26, 2026 8:37 AM
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e4m Staff Feb 25, 2026 1:17 PM
This year quick commerce leaders are calling for regulatory clarity, GST reforms, infrastructure enablement and policy frameworks that improve predictability without distorting market dynamics
Pooja Yadav Jan 29, 2026 8:50 AM
Complete removal of duty on newsprint, fixing tax asymmetry between digital and print & incorporation of FM radio into mobile handsets top the Budget wishlist of industry heads
Chehneet Kaur Jan 28, 2026 9:03 AM
Industry experts see early green shoots in December, but say the recovery remains gradual
Aditi Gupta Jan 27, 2026 9:00 AM
Industry leaders are hoping the government will move beyond legitimacy debates and focus on enabling sustainable growth, domestic IP creation and global competitiveness
Shalinee Mishra Jan 16, 2026 9:22 AM
The company reiterated that it is contesting the orders on merits and based on legal advice
Consumer durables players expect GST overhaul to bring structural clarity, and thereby leading to sharper focus on portfolio optimisation and disciplined advertising spends
Sunidhi Vijay Jan 2, 2026 8:26 AM
Industry analysts say new rules have lifted per-order costs and platforms will now have less room to burn cash on promos; Discounts and zero-fee offers may also be a thing of the past
Pooja Yadav Dec 3, 2025 8:51 AM
Industry voices are divided on whether GST cuts have translated into higher TV ad revenues or merely acted as a confidence catalyst for brands that were already gearing up for the festive quarter
Aditi Gupta Nov 26, 2025 9:01 AM
TV and digital media saw no ad lift in Sept–Oct despite the festive season, reveals TAM data, with experts blaming the slump on the RMG ban
Kanchan Srivastava Nov 17, 2025 9:00 AM
With FMCG toplines under pressure, marketing discipline became a differentiator, and advertising and promotion spends reflected a cautious but forward-looking approach
Chehneet Kaur Nov 13, 2025 9:29 AM
A 5–7% uptick in spends and a print-led recovery signal that tax reform, not just festival demand, is driving the next phase of AdEx growth
Chehneet Kaur Oct 30, 2025 9:24 AM