Major GST update: Amendments to Section 15 & 34 of CGST Act clarify post-sale discount treatment and improve compliance framework
PM Modi hails GST Council for approving rate cuts & reforms, benefiting farmers, MSMEs, middle class, women and youth, ensuring ease of living & business.
GST Council approves a simplified two-tier GST structure - 18% & 5% with major exemptions on insurance, food, medicines, and more. Changes effective 22 September 2025
The 56th GST Council meet on Sept 3-4 may rationalise service tax slabs, shifting many items from 12% to 5%. Industries brace for festive season demand surge amid GST uncertainty.
The 56th GST Council meet on Sept 3-4 may approve full GST exemption on life & health insurance policies. Proposal could save policyholders Rs 9,900 crore annually.
FAIDA has urged the Finance Ministry to levy GST on the MRP of cigarettes upfront to curb leakages and illicit trade. The proposal will be discussed at the GST Council meeting on 3-4 Sept 2025.
Ahead of the GST Council meeting on 3-4 Sept 2025, TV & digital news broadcasters urged FM Nirmala Sitharaman to shift GST tax point on ads to payment receipt and allow ITC on blocked expenses.
PAN card misused to create fake GST registrations, leading to Rs 43 crore fraud. Police launch probe into major identity theft case involving cyber crime.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces release of Rs 1600 crore GST refunds pending since 2019, ahead of Diwali, with a new IT module to fast-track claims.
The Indian Beverage Association has urged the GST Council to reclassify aerated drinks as “food/merit” goods, seeking 18% GST instead of 40%, and lower GST on fruit juices to 5%.
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