GST News

Record Goods Movement in December as E-Way Bill Generation Surges 23.6%

12 January 2026 at 07:01

India's e-way bill generation rose 23.6% YoY to a record 138.39 million in December, GSTN data shows, reflecting GST 2.0 reforms and stronger consumption.

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GST Evasion Case: Four Arrested for Rs 1464 Crore Fake Invoice Transactions

07 January 2026 at 06:55

The GST Enforcement Wing has busted a Rs 1464 crore inter-State fake invoice racket spanning Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Four accused have been arrested for fraudulent ITC claims.

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ICAI Releases Comprehensive Handbook on GST Compliance for E-Commerce Operators

06 January 2026 at 06:57

ICAI has released a comprehensive handbook on GST compliance for e-commerce operators, covering Section 9(5), TCS, registration and return filing.

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GSTN Enables Online Opt-In Declaration for Specified Premises

05 January 2026 at 09:18

GST Portal enables online filing of opt-in declaration for specified premises. Check eligibility, Annexure VII/VIII, timelines & filing steps.

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Rs 100 Crore GST Fraud Unearthed in Chittoor Using Identities of Daily Wage Earners

05 January 2026 at 09:08

A Rs 100 crore GST fraud allegedly originating in Chittoor exposed misuse of Aadhaar and PAN of daily-wage earners to create fake ITC claims.

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GST Collections Rise 6.1% to Rs 1.75 Lakh Crore in December 2025

02 January 2026 at 09:32

GST collections rose 6.1% YoY to Rs 1.75 lakh crore in December 2025, driven by strong import GST and improved compliance, official data shows.

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GST on Pan Masala, Cigarettes to Be Levied on Retail Sale Price from 1st February 2026

02 January 2026 at 06:41

CBIC has notified RSP-based GST valuation for pan masala, cigarettes, and tobacco products through Notifications 19/2025 and 20/2025. New Rule 31D under CGST Rules comes into effect from February 1, 2026.

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Centre Notifies Nil Compensation Cess on Several Goods from 1st February 2026

02 January 2026 at 06:41

The Centre has notified Nil compensation cess on several goods under GST through Notification No. 03/2025, effective from February 1, 2026, following GST Council recommendations.

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Centre Notifies Major GST Rate Changes for Tobacco, Cigarettes and Biris from 1st February 2026

01 January 2026 at 08:09

Government notifies GST rate changes for tobacco, pan masala, cigarettes and biris. New higher GST slabs to apply from February 1, 2026, as Schedule VII is removed.

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GST Rate Cut Boosts FMCG Demand: Daily Essentials See 9-10% Volume Growth in Dec Quarter

31 December 2025 at 06:45

FMCG sales volumes rose 9-10% in the December quarter after GST rates on daily essentials were cut, signalling a revival in consumer demand, according to NielsenIQ data.

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