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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


CBIC Exempts IGST on Railway & Accommodation Services

July 12, 2024 1473 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Finance amends IGST rates for railway services. Notification No. 04/2024 details tax exemptions for various services. Effective from July 15, 2024.

CBIC Notifies Changes in IGST Rates on Goods per 53rd GST Council Meeting

July 12, 2024 3768 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC’s Notification No. 02/2024 reduces GST rates on cartons, milk cans, and solar cookers from 18% to 12%. Effective from 15th July 2024.

CBIC notifies 5% IGST on Aircraft Parts & IGST Exemption for RAMA Research Equipment

July 12, 2024 5577 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest changes under Notification No. 28/2024-Customs issued by the Ministry of Finance, impacting customs duties and exemptions. Detailed analysis, effective dates, and implications.

Compensation Cess exempted on SEZ Imports for authorised operations

July 12, 2024 1905 Views 0 comment Print

Read Notification No. 27/2024-Customs dated 12th July, 2024, exempting SEZ imports from CGST compensation cess under Customs Tariff Act. Effective from 15th July, 2024.

CBIC Exempts CGST on Railway & Accommodation Services

July 12, 2024 9399 Views 2 comments Print

Ministry of Finance updates Central Tax rates for railway services. Notification No. 04/2024 details tax exemptions. Effective from July 15, 2024.

CBIC Notifies Changes in GST Rates on Goods per 53rd GST Council Meeting

July 12, 2024 14871 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC’s Notification No. 02/2024 lowers GST rates on cartons, milk cans, solar cookers, and brooders’ parts, effective 15th July 2024. Read for detailed changes.

Reconstituted membership of Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST System Reforms

July 11, 2024 756 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest reconstitution of the Goods and Services Tax Council’s Group of Ministers in 2024. Stay informed on GST System Reforms and their impact.

53rd GST Council Meeting: Impact Analysis by ICMAI

July 6, 2024 1905 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the impact of the 53rd GST Council Meeting recommendations, including waivers on interest and penalties under Section 73, relaxation of Section 16(4) for input tax credit, and more.

53rd GST Council Meeting – Major Highlights

July 3, 2024 3126 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the key decisions from the 53rd GST Council Meeting held on 22nd June 2024, including compliance measures, tax clarifications, new forms, and circulars issued by CBIC.

Circulars issued pursuant to 53rd GST Council Meeting

July 3, 2024 3726 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the latest GST Council updates from Circulars 207 to 222, covering appeals limits, manufacturing procedures, place of supply clarifications, service valuations, warranty taxability, ITC entitlements, and more.

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