While sin goods like cigarettes and gutka will remain under high tax slabs, the Centre is considering lowering GST on man-made fabrics from 12% to 5% to boost the textile sector.
The Centre plans sweeping GST reforms, restructuring automobile taxes from the current 28% plus cess to a simplified two-slab system. The move aims to resolve classification disputes and make cars more affordable for consumers.
The GST Council may finalise next-gen reforms in its September-October meeting, including a two-slab structure of 5% and 18%, a 40% sin tax, faster refunds, and pre-filled returns to ease compliance.
From September 1, 2025, NIC e-Invoice portals will display Aggregate Annual Turnover (AATO) data aligned with GST system records. Taxpayers can report discrepancies via the GST Grievance Redressal Portal or Helpdesk.
On the 79th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi announced plans for next-generation GST reforms focusing on structural changes, rate rationalisation, and ease of living to benefit the common man, farmers, MSMEs and key economic sectors
Rajasthan GST Dept issues circular to reject ITC claims on pre-registration stock for businesses registering after 30 days; directs strict monitoring to curb revenue leakage.
SGST arrests two company directors in Rs 50 crore GST evasion cases involving fake invoices and fraudulent ITC claims, as authorities intensify crackdown on tax fraud
MoD to reimburse 18% GST to private start-ups and MSMEs on defence R&D grants under iDEX and TDF schemes, offering interim relief until GST Council decides on permanent exemption.
GSTN introduces the "Navigate to GSTR-1A" feature on the GSTR-3B payment page, allowing taxpayers to easily review, edit and correct sales data before filing returns, ensuring greater accuracy and compliance.
CAG’s audit of the GST E-Way Bill system reveals ₹576.86 crore in revenue loss due to tax evasion, urges tighter monitoring, alerts for misuse, and improved enforcement to protect government revenue.