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Centre Notifies Nil Compensation Cess on Several Goods from 1st February 2026

   02 January 2026 at 06:41

The Centre has notified Nil compensation cess on several goods under GST through Notification No. 03/2025, effective from February 1, 2026, following GST Council recommendations.

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Centre Notifies Major GST Rate Changes for Tobacco, Cigarettes and Biris from 1st February 2026

   01 January 2026 at 08:09

Government notifies GST rate changes for tobacco, pan masala, cigarettes and biris. New higher GST slabs to apply from February 1, 2026, as Schedule VII is removed.

Posted in GST |   2481 Views


GST Rate Cut Boosts FMCG Demand: Daily Essentials See 9-10% Volume Growth in Dec Quarter

   31 December 2025 at 06:45

FMCG sales volumes rose 9-10% in the December quarter after GST rates on daily essentials were cut, signalling a revival in consumer demand, according to NielsenIQ data.

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GSTN Introduces Strict ITC Validations: Negative Reclaim and RCM Ledger Balances to Be Disallowed

   30 December 2025 at 06:51

GSTN to soon block excess ITC reclaims and RCM ITC claims. Negative ledger balances may stop GSTR-3B filing. Key compliance changes explained.

Posted in GST |   2214 Views


UP STF Busts Inter-State GST Evasion Racket: Rs 500 Crore Tax Fraud Uncovered

   30 December 2025 at 06:51

Eight arrested after UP STF exposed a major GST scam involving shell companies, fake e-way bills and illegal ITC worth Rs 500 crore.

Posted in GST |   240 Views


Ex-Accountant Booked After Rs 56 Lakh GST Meant for Film Company CEO Goes Missing

   29 December 2025 at 06:54

Mumbai police booked a former accountant of a film production company for allegedly embezzling Rs 56 lakh meant for GST payment, raising dues to Rs 65.82 lakh.

Posted in GST |   2631 Views


GSTAT Allocates Benches to Members, Sets Functional Framework for Appellate Proceedings

   29 December 2025 at 06:54

GSTAT allocates benches to all its members, taking a key step towards operationalising the GST Appellate Tribunal and streamlining GST dispute resolution.

Posted in GST |   1122 Views


Delhi HC Questions 18% GST on Air Purifiers Amid Pollution Crisis

   29 December 2025 at 06:54

Delhi HC hears plea for GST reduction on air purifiers as Centre flags constitutional concerns and says decision lies with GST Council.

Posted in GST |   981 Views


GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C Deadline Extension Sought as Compliance Complexities Rise

   27 December 2025 at 06:45

Tax practitioners' bodies including BCAS and Malad Chamber seek extension of GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C due date for FY 2024-25 citing form changes and technical issues.

Posted in GST |   21636 Views


Customs Duty Rationalisation Likely Next as Centre Completes GST, IT Overhaul

   27 December 2025 at 06:45

India’s 2025 tax overhaul saw major GST rate cuts and higher income tax exemption limits. With GST and IT reforms largely in place, the government is now shifting focus to customs duty rationalisation and procedural simplification in the upcoming Budget.

Posted in GST |   762 Views



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