Tag: GST Council decisions
GST decriminalisation decisions set benchmark for trust-based governance: CII
NEW DELHI: Industry body CII on Sunday described the GST Council’s decisions to decriminalise certain offences and rationalise enforcement powers as a significant institutional reform,…
GST officers must prove intent to evade tax before invoking fraud provision: CBIC
GST field officers cannot invoke provisions relating to fraud, wilful misstatement or suppression of facts merely because a taxpayer has not paid tax, the Central…
GST rejig: Credit relief, export push and simpler rules make Diwali come early for industry, says EY’s Bipin Sapra
As the festive season draws near, the industry has much to cheer about and celebrate. The 57th GST council has unleashed a set of bold…
GST reforms got nothing to do with any external factors: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Works for the recently-unveiled next-generation GST reforms had started around one-and-a-half years ago, and it has nothing to do with any external factors, Union minister…
GST rate cut on footwear, apparel likely in relief from 50% US tariffs
The GST Council has recommended a rate cut on footwear and apparel, in what can be seen as relief to a sector marred by 50%…
GST Council meeting: What may get cheaper or cost more under new slabs
Updated on: Sept 03, 2025 05:15 pm IST India plans to cut GST by at least 10 percentage points on nearly 175 items. Here’s a…
What’s luxury, what’s mass? GST Council to decide new tax rates on cars, motorcycles
The GST Council meeting is set to bring in sweeping changes to how India buys, especially cars and motorcycles. In fact, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman…