GST Council Introduces Risk-Based Provisional Refunds for Zero-Rated Supplies from November 2025



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The GST Council has approved a new risk-based system for provisional refunds on zero-rated supplies, set to launch on 1st November 2025. Under this reform, eligible exporters and SEZ suppliers will receive 90% of their refund claims upfront, based on automated risk assessment. This aims to significantly improve cash flow for businesses and enhance the ease of doing business in India.

The 56th meeting of the GST Council was held in New Delhi under the chairpersonship of the Union Finance Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. The GST Council inter-alia made the recommendations relating to changes in GST tax rates, provide relief to individuals, common man, aspirational middle class and measures for facilitation of trade in GST. The GST Council has approved a significant change to streamline refund processing for exporters and SEZ suppliers by recommending an am
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FAQ :

The new system for provisional refunds on zero-rated supplies will be operationalised from 1st November 2025.

Eligible claimants will receive 90% of their refund claims on account of zero-rated supplies provisionally.

This reform is designed to benefit exporters and suppliers to Special Economic Zone (SEZ) developers and units.

Refunds will be sanctioned based on risk identification and evaluation by an automated system.

Yes, in cases of high risk, a proper officer may withhold provisional sanction and conduct detailed scrutiny, with reasons recorded in writing.

The key benefits include faster access to working capital for exporters and SEZ suppliers, a boost to the ease of doing business, and encouragement to exports through a streamlined process.




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