GST News

Government Flags 3000 Consumer Complaints on "Dark Patterns" After GST Rate Cuts

01 October 2025 at 07:14

Govt receives 3,000 consumer complaints on dark patterns, misleading discounts after GST rate cuts. CBIC, AI tools to monitor compliance

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Karnataka and Himachal Hotels Seek GST Relief and Financial Support Amid Rising Costs

30 September 2025 at 08:59

Karnataka and Himachal hotels cite high LPG and property rent taxes, urging GST relief and financial support from the government to pass benefits to consumers and revive tourism amid monsoon losses.

Posted in GST | 333 Views

Gujarat SGST Busts Rs 52 Crore Tax Evasion in Food and Restaurant Sector

30 September 2025 at 08:54

Gujarat SGST busts Rs 52 crore tax evasion in food and restaurant sector under GST Composition Scheme, uncovering fraudulent QR code payments and underreported sales across multiple cities.

Posted in GST | 342 Views

FMCG Distributors Warn of ITC Lock-In After GST Circular

30 September 2025 at 08:47

GST Circular 251 clarifies trade discounts and credit notes, ensuring manufacturers’ tax certainty, but FMCG distributors face cash-flow pressures due to excess input tax credit under the new dual-rate GST regime.

Posted in GST | 651 Views

GST Cut Boosts Ice-Cream Market, Organised Players See Surge in Demand

30 September 2025 at 08:41

GST rate cut from 18% to 5% boosts India's ice-cream market, driving demand for organised players like Amul, HUL, and Vadilal, while fostering innovation and expansion across urban and rural areas.

Posted in GST | 1212 Views

FHRAI Urges GST Council to Revisit 5% Slab Without ITC for Hotels Under Rs 7500 Tariff

30 September 2025 at 07:47

FHRAI has urged the GST Council to review the 5% GST slab on hotel tariffs up to Rs 7500 without ITC, warning it burdens mid-market hotels, affects affordability, and chokes investment in India’s hospitality sector.

Posted in GST | 1467 Views

Finance Ministry Highlights Positive Impact of GST Reforms Amid Global Trade Risks

29 September 2025 at 09:16

Finance Ministry says recent GST rate cuts will lower inflation and boost India’s growth, while warning of trade uncertainties and global market risks.

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GST Refund Reform: Exporters Await 90% Upfront Relief Amid Legal Hurdles

29 September 2025 at 09:03

Exporters await 90% provisional GST refunds as Centre considers ordinance. Law committee working on Section 54 amendment for rollout.

Posted in GST | 1722 Views

Processed Food Manufacturers Cheer GST Cuts, Promise Price Benefits for Consumers

29 September 2025 at 08:53

Processed food makers hail GST 2.0 reforms; companies like Mother Dairy & Allana to pass on benefits, boosting sales, exports & consumer savings.

Posted in GST | 132 Views

GST Department Unearths Rs 127.46 Crore Turnover Suppression in Bar Hotels

29 September 2025 at 08:48

Kerala GST Dept's 'Prancing Pony' raid found Rs 127.46 cr turnover suppression & Rs 12 cr tax evasion in 45 bar hotels. Probe against offenders continues.

Posted in GST | 216 Views