Amazon and Flipkart have passed on over Rs 300 crore in GST savings to customers during early festive sales. The platforms implemented tech and communication measures to ensure GST reductions on items under the new 5% and 18% slabs
A GST inspector in Una, Himachal Pradesh, was arrested by the Vigilance Bureau while accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe from a businessman. The official allegedly demanded Rs 1.50 lakh to settle a false GST return case.
Despite GST on hotel rooms under Rs 7,500 dropping from 18% to 5%, travellers report little change in bills. OTAs and FHRAI warn that the removal of ITC prevents cost savings from reaching consumers
Thane GST authorities arrest Chandan Lakhara, proprietor of Moon Trader, for tax evasion of Rs 17.48 crore. The businessman allegedly claimed bogus Input Tax Credit of Rs 8.74 crore, causing massive revenue loss.
The National Consumer Helpline has received 3,981 GST 2.0-related calls, with 69% being grievances. Key issues include milk pricing, electronic goods, LPG, and petrol. Nearly 2,000 cases have been forwarded to CBIC.
CBIC is actively participating in Special Campaign 5.0 (Oct 2–31, 2025) with a focus on e-waste disposal, file review, grievance redressal, and workplace cleanliness.
The Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) department of Kanpur successfully organized 'SAMVAD' to discuss the Next-Gen GST 2.0 Reforms, bringing together key stakeholders from the industrial and trade community, tax professionals, and policymakers.
CBIC withdraws GST Circular No. 212/6/2024-GST on supplier compliance evidence under Section 15(3)(b)(ii) of CGST Act. New Circular No. 253/10/2025 eases compliance for discounts.
Govt monitors e-commerce platforms after 3,000+ complaints that GST rate cuts were not passed to consumers. Amazon, Flipkart assure compliance amid festive sales.
ED attaches Rs 15.41 crore worth of properties in Kolkata and Howrah linked to a Rs 734 crore GST fake ITC fraud involving 135 shell companies across three states.
		 
 
  
  
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