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GST Council meeting rescheduled to October 7 due to BRICS summit

The GST Council meeting has been rescheduled to October 7 due to the BRICS summit. This meeting will occur after a gap of over a year for the council. Discussions will focus on simplifying GST registration for businesses passing tax credits. Automation and changes in GST registration cancellation are also…

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GST Council meeting likely to be postponed, say sources

The 57th GST Council meeting, scheduled for September 12, is likely to be postponed, with a final decision expected after consultations with states. The meeting was set to discuss several ease-of-doing-business measures, including protecting buyers’ ITC when suppliers fail to deposit GST, simplifying taxation of corporate guarantees, allowing ITC on…

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GST Council's 57th meeting to be held on September 12, officers' meeting on September 11

The 57th Goods and Services Tax Council meeting will convene on September 12, 2026. An Officers' Meeting will precede it on September 11 in New Delhi. Details regarding the venue and agenda will be communicated shortly. The memorandum has been sent to various government offices and state finance ministers. The…

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GST registration for big businesses: Centre, states work on uniform documents for faster approvals

In a bid to enhance efficiency, tax authorities are crafting standardized guidelines for GST registration applications. This effort targets easing the process for businesses disbursing tax credits that surpass Rs 2.5 lakh each month. Negotiations with states are underway to unify the documentation and information required. Officials are also considering…

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Parlimentary panel asks revenue dept to conduct 'ground reality' check on physical check-posts

In a recent development, a parliamentary committee has pressed the revenue department to assess the impact of unauthorized check-posts that obstruct the effective application of the Goods and Services Tax. The committee highlighted the lack of transparency regarding follow-up actions and encourages the revenue department to work closely with state…

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As GST turns 10, focus shifts to AI-led compliance, faster refunds, simpler tax processes

India's Goods and Services Tax, now in its tenth year, is evolving towards greater efficiency. The government is leveraging AI, data sharing, and simplified processes to cut compliance costs, expedite refunds, and enhance enforcement, especially for MSMEs. This reform has broadened the tax base, boosted compliance, and significantly increased revenues,…

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Full pages for GST cheer, crores for newspapers: Tracking a fortnight of Modi-centric ads

A fortnight after the GST Council announced sweeping rate cuts on essentials and consumer durables, India’s top newspapers were awash with “thank you” notes. Full-page spreads and jackets from companies and trade associations crowded the front and back pages, while several ads carried oversized portraits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

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Next GST Council Meeting on June 22 in New Delhi

The GST Council is headed by the Union Finance Minister and comprises representatives of all States and UTs. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Next government must urgently fix ‘unnecessarily complex’, counter-productive GST: 13th Finance Commission chair

Vijay Kelkar says urgent reforms needed in India's complex GST regime, advocating for a single 12% tax rate and revenue sharing.

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Has the economy improved in the NDA’s second term?

Has the NDA government’s economic performance in its second term fared better than its first?

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Chidambaram, PTR slam Centre’s ‘effort to erode federalism in India’

Congress veteran P. Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu IT Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, and Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopalan accuse the Union government of eroding state powers.

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Creating certainty: On the Goods and Services Tax

The government must consider resetting its ambitions and work towards making the Goods and Services Tax a truly good and simple tax, as it was promised to be

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GST Council raises upper age limit of president and members of Appellate Tribunals

GST Council raised the maximum age limit for president & members of Appellate Tribunals to 70 & 67 respectively. Minimum age of appointment is now 50 & must have 10 years experience.

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Revenue riddles: On GST inflows and areas of concern

Beyond the macro resilience that the GST numbers indicate, a few areas of concern deserve closer scrutiny from policymakers and the GST Council

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Show cause notices to e-gaming cos as per legal provisions, GST demand based on data analysis: CBIC chief

CBIC issues show cause notices to e-gaming companies for alleged GST evasion. 28% GST to be levied on online gaming, casinos and horse racing from October 1. GST Council had approved amendments in law to include online gaming, casinos and horse racing as taxable actionable claims.

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No plans to eliminate milk and milk products from GST net, says Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary

Mr. Chaudhary said fresh milk and pasteurised milk are exempt from GST.

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T.N. underlines ban on online games in GST council meeting

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday told the GST Council that any decision by it on online games should conform to the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling Act, 2022.

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Automobile: 'Reduce tax on 2-wheelers to 18 per cent', urges FADA to GST Council

This appeal comes at a time when two-wheeler sales have witnessed a significant slump over the past few years. Read further on Dynamite News:

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With Bommai and PTR out, GST Council needs to rejig GoMs

The change of guard after the Assembly election in Karnataka and the Ministerial council shuffle in Tamil Nadu has triggered the need for the GST Council to reconstitute at least three Ministerial panels

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