One GST return a year? New scheme could ease compliance for 16 lakh small businessesSmall businesses selling only to consumers may soon have the option to file GST returns annually. The GST Council has approved a plan for e...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
No rate cuts, but big GST relief: 8 reforms on refunds, ITC, registration and enforcement | ExplainedThe GST Council has approved a sweeping process overhaul, easing registration, speeding up refunds, widening input tax credit and reducing ...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
GST Council Meeting 2026: Tax officers' arrest powers scrapped, prosecution threshold raised to Rs 5 crore; no rate changesGST Council Meeting 2026: The GST Council concluded that existing GST rates would remain unchanged. It further removed arrest authorities f...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
"GST is always very useful for state like West Bengal": Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta after 57th GST Council meetIn the recent 57th GST Council meeting, West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta emphasized the crucial role of GST in bolstering state...
08 Oct, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
GST Council meeting 2026: What may change as GST 2.0 takes aim at ITC, refunds, arrest powers and other reformsGST Council Meeting 2026: The GST Council, meeting in New Delhi, is expected to propose significant reforms for tax administration. One ref...
08 Oct, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
India's GST Revolution: How India’s biggest indirect tax reform changed its economy and its way of doing businessIndia's GST Revolution: GST has transformed India's indirect taxation system, eliminating many previous levies to streamline compliance and...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
GST Council meet: Scrapping tax officers' arrest powers, decriminalisation among reforms on agendaThe GST Council is poised to address significant reforms that could transform GST compliance for businesses. Among the proposed measures ar...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
GST Council meet starts with focus on ease of doing business, ITC overhaul and decriminalisation on agendaThe 57th GST Council meeting is set to consider major GST 2.0 reforms, including wider input tax credit eligibility, protection for genuine...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Nine Forms of Durga: Day-Wise Goddess, Mantra, Bhog and Colour for Navratri 2026Navratri 2026 will take place from October 11 to 19, celebrating the worship of Goddess Durga through various rituals. Each day is dedicate...
07 Oct, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
GST Council to focus on auto refunds, swifter ITC, fewer noticesThe government is preparing to transition the GST regime toward a trust-based tax administration. This shift includes introducing sweeping ...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
ECI took down September 26 press release after SC remarks? PIB factchecks CJP's Ashutosh Ranka's claim on form 6The Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit has rejected a claim by CJP’s Ashutosh Ranka that the Election Commission of India removed i...
06 Oct, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Stock Radar: Engineers India stock hits fresh record high in September after decisive breakout; time to buy?Engineers India Ltd broke out from two years of consolidation to reach a record high in September 2026. The company's stock has risen more ...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
GST shake-up: Council may rejig tax officers' panelsThe GST Council is likely to recast its tax officers' committees to make them leaner as the system matures. It is proposed to reduce the cu...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
GST registration overhaul: Businesses may soon apply for multiple states at onceThe GST Council plans to discuss a proposal for a unified GST registration process for businesses. This proposal aims to streamline applica...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
GST Council may clear sweeping compliance reforms; e-commerce sellers, genuine buyers to get reliefThe GST Council will assess various procedural reforms aimed at simplifying tax compliance for businesses. Proposed measures include enabli...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
GST collections remain strong, but faster import growth needs watching: Tax expertsIndia's GST collections remained strong, rising to Rs 2.04 lakh crore in September, however experts express concern over the wide gap in ta...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
ICICI Bank receives Rs 229 crore GST demand over minimum balance servicesICICI Bank has received a show cause notice from GST authorities regarding a ₹229.14 crore demand. This demand pertains to services provide...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.15 PM IST