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Understanding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council Meetings

Goods and Services Tax : This article explains the role and powers of the GST Council in shaping tax policy. It highlights how its decisions directly affec...

February 6, 2026 540 Views 0 comment Print

GST दरों में बड़ा सुधार: 56वीं बैठक के ऐतिहासिक कदम

Goods and Services Tax : जीएसटी परिषद की 56वीं बैठक में ज़रूरी वस्तुओं, ऑटो...

September 5, 2025 6576 Views 0 comment Print

Recommendations of 56th Meeting of GST Council for Paper Sector

Goods and Services Tax : The GST Council proposes new rates for the paper sector. GST is eliminated on notebook paper, reduced on pulp, and increased on ot...

September 5, 2025 2232 Views 0 comment Print

Recommendations of 56th Meeting of GST Council for Education Sector

Goods and Services Tax : The GST Council has proposed reducing or removing GST on educational items. Erasers, notebooks, pencils, and maps would become tax...

September 5, 2025 612 Views 0 comment Print

Day to Day Consumer Products: Decisions of 56th GST Council Meeting

Goods and Services Tax : GST rates on a variety of daily use products will be reduced from 12% and 18% to 5%. This includes household goods, personal care ...

September 5, 2025 726 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


FAQs 1 on decisions of 56th GST Council Meeting

Goods and Services Tax : Key FAQs on GST rate changes from the 56th GST Council, covering goods, services, vehicles, and exemptions effective from 22 Septe...

September 4, 2025 15468 Views 2 comments Print

Recommendations of the 55th Meeting of the GST Council

Goods and Services Tax : 55th GST Council meeting recommends tax reductions, exemptions, and compliance measures, including lower GST on fortified rice ker...

December 22, 2024 11178 Views 2 comments Print

GST Council Newsletter August 2024

Goods and Services Tax : The Second National Conference of GST Enforcement Chiefs focused on addressing fake registrations and enhancing compliance through...

October 24, 2024 1419 Views 0 comment Print

Recommendations during 54th meeting of GST Council

Goods and Services Tax : Explore the key recommendations made by the GST Council during its 54th meeting, including changes in GST rates, GoM formations, a...

September 10, 2024 14274 Views 0 comment Print

GST Council Newsletter July 2024

Goods and Services Tax : Key GST updates: CGST amendments in Budget 2024, Circulars on officer reassignment, recovery guidelines, and service taxability cl...

August 20, 2024 1749 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


C-Forms Cannot Be Denied for ENA Supply Since GST Council Deferred Tax Decision: Madras HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Madras High Court held that manufacturers of alcoholic liquor cannot be denied C-Forms for inter-State ENA purchases because t...

May 16, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print

18% GST on Samosa & Kachori: HC Dismisses Petition & directs to approach Appellate Authority

Goods and Services Tax : Rajasthan HC dismisses petition challenging 18% GST on samosa and kachori, directs Sodhani Sweets to approach the Appellate Author...

August 16, 2024 7821 Views 0 comment Print

GST Council’s Recommendations Must Be Considered: Jharkhand HC

Goods and Services Tax : Jharkhand High Court disposes of B D Enterprises' petition against GST Input Tax Credit time limits, aligning with the 53rd GST Co...

August 13, 2024 990 Views 0 comment Print

GST Council Can Recommend Rates, But Can’t Determine Classification: HC Allows Petition Challenging Flavoured Milk Classification

Goods and Services Tax : Madras HC rules on GST for flavoured milk in Parle Agro case. Key verdict on classification; implications for businesses....

November 17, 2023 3087 Views 0 comment Print

Recommendations of GST Council not binding on Union & States: SC

Goods and Services Tax : SC held that recommendations of the GST Council are not binding on the Union and States. It held that Recommendations of the GST C...

May 21, 2022 21219 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Notification No. 02/2025-Compensation Cess (Rate), Dated: 17th September, 2025

Goods and Services Tax : The Ministry of Finance has reduced the Compensation Cess rate to Nil for several items, effective September 22, 2025, per a new n...

September 17, 2025 10854 Views 0 comment Print

56th GST Council Meeting Scheduled for Sept 2025

Goods and Services Tax : The 56th GST Council Meeting will be held in New Delhi on September 3rd and 4th, 2025, with a preceding officers' meeting on Septe...

August 22, 2025 2460 Views 0 comment Print

GoM on Compensation Cess: Composition Updated

Goods and Services Tax : Office Memorandum details updated GoM composition for Restructuring Compensation Cess, led by Union Minister of State for Finance....

June 10, 2025 825 Views 0 comment Print

GST Council Modifies Life & Health Insurance GoM

Goods and Services Tax : The GST Council Secretariat has updated the composition of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on Life and Health Insurance, effective Ju...

June 2, 2025 720 Views 0 comment Print

GST Council Forms GoM on Disaster Cess Implementation

Goods and Services Tax : A Group of Ministers (GoM) is set up to evaluate the feasibility of a special cess under GST for disaster relief and recommend a u...

March 3, 2025 2139 Views 0 comment Print


Measures for GST streamlining compliances: 50th GST Council Meeting

July 17, 2023 1863 Views 0 comment Print

GST Council meetings hit the half-century on 11 July 2023. Various recommendations were made in the 50th GST Council meeting to streamline and enhance the existing procedures and practices. In this regard, this article highlights the various recommendations of the council concerning proposed measures to streamline GST compliance.

ISD vs Cross Charge: What You Need to Know After 50th GST Council Meeting

July 16, 2023 5289 Views 0 comment Print

Unlock the complexities of ISD vs Cross Charge for distributing input tax credit (ITC) after the 50th GST Council Meeting. Understand the implications, taxability of supplies between distinct persons, and the recommended clarifications. Stay informed for compliance in the evolving GST landscape.

Important Key Highlights of 50th GST Council Meeting

July 14, 2023 6825 Views 0 comment Print

Key highlights from the 50th GST Council Meeting: Changes in tax rates, trade facilitation measures, compliance streamlining, and proposed amendments in GST law. Stay informed with the latest GST updates.

A rare 2nd Chance to File GSTR-9 – Use it Wisely

July 14, 2023 4257 Views 0 comment Print

Missed filing your GSTR-9 for financial years 2017-18 to 2021-22? A rare 2nd chance until 31.08.2023. Check your compliance, avoid late fees, and make the most of this opportunity.

GST levy on Online Gaming, Casinos, Horse Racing and the like…..

July 14, 2023 11031 Views 3 comments Print

Explore the significant shift in GST levies on online gaming, casinos, and horse racing following the 50th GST Council Meeting on 11th July 2023. Uncover the key recommendations, implications for skill-based and chance-based games, and the industry’s response. Stay informed on the evolving tax landscape for the gaming sector.

Key Recommendations from the 50th GST Council Meeting

July 13, 2023 3801 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the key recommendations from the 50th GST Council Meeting held on 11/07/2023. From clarifications on the Input Services Distributor (ISD) mechanism to proposed amendments in the GST law, discover insights that enhance efficiency and clarity in the GST system. Stay informed on crucial changes affecting businesses and compliance.

50th GST Council Meeting: Online Gaming, Appellate Tribunal, ISD Mechanism

July 13, 2023 1305 Views 1 comment Print

Discover key takeaways from the 50th GST Council Meet, including updates on online gaming taxation, formation of the GST Appellate Tribunal, clarifications on the Input Service Distributor mechanism, warranty replacements, e-way bills for gold and precious stones, taxation of pan masala and guthka, and revised GST rates for food and beverages in cinema halls.

Summary of Recommendations of 50th GST Council Meeting

July 13, 2023 5514 Views 2 comments Print

Discover the key recommendations from the 50th GST Council Meeting held on July 11, 2023. Uncover changes in GST tax rates, trade facilitation measures, and streamlined compliance initiatives. Stay informed on crucial updates for a comprehensive understanding of the evolving GST landscape.

50th GST Council meeting’s 15 Major Decisions

July 12, 2023 5631 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the 15 major decisions taken in the 50th GST Council meeting held on 11th July 2023, including GST rate reductions, exemptions for cancer-related drugs, and measures for trade facilitation. Stay informed about changes in GST tax rates, compliance procedures, and initiatives to streamline processes. The decisions made by the GST Council will become part of the GST law through future notifications issued by CBIC. For detailed insights and professional advice, consult IGTM Tax Advisory.

Decisions taken in 50th GST Council Meeting held on 11th July 2023

July 12, 2023 15564 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the key decisions taken in the 50th GST Council Meeting held on July 11, 2023. Discover relaxations for taxpayers, changes in rates, modifications in physical verification requirements, and updates on the GST Tribunal. Stay informed about amendments in amnesty schemes, exemptions for cancer-fighting drugs, and reduced GST rates. Get insights into system-based intimation on excess ITC, non-mandatory ISD mechanism, and restrictions on refund of accumulated ITC. Stay updated with the latest GST reforms.

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