GST News

Supreme Court Holds Casino Winnings Payouts Do Not Reduce GST Liability

03 June 2026 at 09:41

The Supreme Court has ruled that GST on casino transactions is payable on the full amount staked by players and not on Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR), holding that tax liability arises when a bet is placed.

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GST Collections Rise 3.2% to Rs 1.94 Lakh Crore in May 2026

02 June 2026 at 09:15

India's gross GST collections reached Rs 1.94 lakh crore in May 2026, registering 3.2% growth year-on-year. After adjusting for a one-time telecom payment in May 2025, GST revenue growth stood at 9%.

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GSTN Announces Major Enhancements in e-Way Bill Portal: Mandatory Ship-To GSTIN and EWB Closure Feature

22 May 2026 at 09:21

GSTN proposes key enhancements to the e-Way Bill (EWB) portal, including mandatory "Ship-To GSTIN" capture for Bill-To Ship-To transactions and a new EWB Closure functionality.

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GSTN Introduces Annexure-B Offline Utility for ITC Refund Applications

20 May 2026 at 09:15

GST refund filing process updated from May 2026. Taxpayers must now upload Annexure-B through the new offline utility for accumulated ITC refund claims on the GST portal.

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GST Update 2026: Finance Ministry Revises Chandigarh Authority Members Under UTGST Rules

16 May 2026 at 10:34

Ministry of Finance issues Notification No. 2/2026-UTT amending Chandigarh GST authority under UTGST rules. Check new appointments, key changes and effective date.

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GST Settlement of Funds Rules 2026: Finance Ministry Corrects Hindi Text Through Corrigendum

12 May 2026 at 09:32

The Ministry of Finance has issued a corrigendum to the Hindi version of Notification G.S.R. 225(E) dated March 30, 2026 relating to the Goods and Services Tax Settlement of Funds Rules, 2026. Read the latest official update and revised Rule 1(1).

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GST Refund Filing Gets Stricter: Annexure-B Upload in JSON Format Now Mandatory for Unused ITC Claims

09 May 2026 at 09:45

GST portal updates refund filing utility for unused ITC claims. Annexure-B upload in JSON format now mandatory with invoice-level GSTR-2B validation and enhanced reconciliation requirements.

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GST Update: Centre Revises HSN Code in Notifications Issued on April 30, 2026

09 May 2026 at 09:25

The Ministry of Finance has issued corrigenda to amend GST rate notifications dated April 30, 2026, replacing HSN code 2202 99 90 with 2202 91 00 under IGST, CGST and UTGST notifications.

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GSTAT Principal Bench Empowered to Hear Section 101B Appeals from 1st April 2026

09 May 2026 at 09:20

The Ministry of Finance has empowered the Principal Bench of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), New Delhi, to hear appeals under Section 101B of the CGST Act, 2017. The notification is effective retrospectively from April 1, 2026.

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GST Collections April 2026 Rise to Rs 2.42 Lakh Crore, Up 8.7% YoY

02 May 2026 at 09:21

India's GST collections for April 2026 reached ₹2.42 lakh crore, showing 8.7% growth year-on-year. Read key highlights, state-wise trends and revenue insights.

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