GST cuts slash drug prices in India; 36 life-saving medicines now GST-free. Pharma sector set for growth with cheaper therapies and wider access.
NBFC loan book to grow 15-17% in FY26, driven by GST reforms and liquidity, though asset quality risks remain, says Icra.
Gujarat Assembly passes GST (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, replacing ordinance and aligning with 55th GST Council decisions.
CBIC to monitor FMCG, food, medicines, cement & white goods prices post-GST rate cuts from Sept 22. First report due September 30.
ICAI requests extension of tax audit report filing deadline to 31st Dec 2025 due to operational challenges.
CBIC Chief Sanjay Kumar Agarwal urged tax officers to ensure proactive outreach as reduced GST rates on 375 items take effect from Sept 22, aiming to support traders, MSMEs, and households in adapting smoothly to the new 5% and 18% two-tier structure.
The Offset Printers Association has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to roll back the GST hike on paper from 12% to 18%, warning it will raise textbook prices by 15%, burden families, and push small printing units toward closure.
FAIDA has cautioned that recent GST rate cuts may not benefit consumers due to old MRPs, ITC blockages, and lack of clarity for distributors. The body urged the Finance Ministry to issue guidelines to prevent liquidity crises and ensure consumer welfare.
CGST Palghar arrested CA Ritesh Padamchand Burad for a Rs 11.72 crore fake GST ITC scam involving bogus invoices and shell firms. He allegedly controlled invoicing, bank transactions, and earned commissions per deal.
CBIC Chairman Sanjay Agarwal said GST rate cuts could drive higher consumption and offset an estimated Rs 48,000 crore revenue loss if industries pass benefits to consumers.
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