GST reforms: 38,700 exporters to get faster refunds, wider access to input tax creditsNearly 38,700 export taxpayers will become eligible for cash refunds on input taxes paid on services and plant and machinery under GST refo...
10 Oct, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
GST Council eases tax rules for IT exports via foreign branchesThe move addresses a major demand from the IT and IT-enabled services sectors, providing significant relief to companies that support globa...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM 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 winners 2026: No rate cuts, but small businesses, exporters and taxpayers have plenty to gain. Here's howGST Reform Winners 2026: The GST Council has greenlit key reforms intended to simplify compliance for businesses across the board. Small bu...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.20 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
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
Commerce ministry sets up FTA utilisation cell to boost industry awareness, leverage pact benefitsThe Department of Commerce has created an FTA utilisation cell to assist businesses in leveraging free trade agreements. Commerce Secretary...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 closes with a blueprint for India’s next export leapIndia’s exports hit a record $863.1 billion in FY26, yet the businesses driving that growth rarely share the spotlight. On September 25 in ...
07 Oct, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Indian SME pharma firms see shift of orders from China; cost, quality concerns remainSmall and mid-sized Indian pharmaceutical firms are witnessing a shift in orders away from China. As Western buyers diversify their supply ...
07 Oct, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
GST Council likely to align export definition with forex earnings, clarify on overseas branch servicesThe GST Council is expected to review a proposal to redefine the definition of export for services. This proposal aims to remove ambiguitie...
05 Oct, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
GST Council may scrap arrest provisions, fast-track refunds with 90% automatic payoutThe upcoming 57th GST Council meeting on October 7 is set to unveil transformative proposals that could reshape GST regulations. Key sugges...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Department of Commerce extends RELIEF program timelines to support exporters facing geopolitical risksThe Department of Commerce announced an extension of timelines under Component II of RELIEF - Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Expor...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
India, New Zealand trade pact to boost agri, processed food exports: TPCIStarting on October 20, the free trade agreement between India and New Zealand is set to boost bilateral commerce. This agreement will sign...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Textiles ministry plans 5,000-10,000 new exporters in 2-3 yearsThe textiles ministry plans to identify 5,000-10,000 new exporters across districts over the next 2-3 years to boost India’s global textile...
27 Sep, 2026, 11.55 PM IST