GST News

CBIC Exempts Small Taxpayers from Filing GST Annual Return for FY 2024-25 Onwards

18 September 2025 at 08:43

The Finance Ministry has exempted GST-registered taxpayers with turnover up to Rs 2 crore from filing annual returns (Form GSTR-9) for FY 2024-25 onwards, reducing compliance burden on small businesses.

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Finance Ministry Notifies Cases to Be Heard Exclusively by Principal Bench of GSTAT

18 September 2025 at 08:38

The Finance Ministry has notified that appeals involving identical legal issues across States, provisions under IGST Act sections 14/14A, and CGST Act section 20 will be heard only by the Principal Bench of the GST Appellate Tribunal.

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Finance Ministry Sets June 30, 2026 Deadline for Filing Pending GST Appeals Before Tribunal

18 September 2025 at 08:33

The Finance Ministry has notified June 30, 2026, as the last date to file pending GST appeals before the Appellate Tribunal for orders issued before April 1, 2026. For orders after April 1, 2026, appeals must be filed within three months.

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CBIC Notifies Major GST Rate Changes on Services Effective September 22, 2025

18 September 2025 at 08:29

The Finance Ministry has notified GST Notification No. 15/2025 revising tax rates on services including transport, courier, job work, wellness and professional services.

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Finance Ministry Clarifies: Hotels up to Rs 7500 Tariff to Pay 5% GST Without ITC

18 September 2025 at 08:19

Finance Ministry clarifies hotels charging up to Rs 7,500 per room per day will pay 5% GST without ITC, raising concerns for the hospitality sector.

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No Recall or Re-Labelling Needed for Medicines Before Sept 22: Finance Ministry Clarifies

18 September 2025 at 08:19

Finance Ministry FAQs clarify GST changes on medicines, drones, hotels, insurance & delivery services. No recall or re-labelling needed before Sept 22.

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NPPA Fixes Retail Prices of Key Combination Drugs Exclusive of GST

17 September 2025 at 08:59

NPPA fixes retail prices of key drug combinations for diabetes and pain relief, ensuring affordability under the DPCO, 2013.

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Finance Ministry to Examine Uniform GST Treatment for Micronutrient Fertilisers

17 September 2025 at 08:52

Finance Ministry may review IMMA’s plea to keep all micronutrient fertilisers under 5% GST, addressing concerns over inverted duty and farm costs.

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Insurance Industry Faces Backlash Over Premium Hikes Despite GST Exemption

17 September 2025 at 08:46

Insurers face backlash for raising premiums despite GST exemption on health and life insurance; analysts accuse regulator IRDAI of inaction.

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GST Invoicing May Replace Transit Passes in Mineral Transport to Curb Revenue Losses

17 September 2025 at 08:40

India may phase out the transit pass system for mineral transport and shift to GST invoicing to boost transparency and curb revenue leakages.

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