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CBIC issued FAQs on IGST Refund

Goods and Services Tax : IGST refunds are not available when exports are made under LUT/Bond without tax payment. The clarification highlights eligibility ...

April 9, 2026 2661 Views 0 comment Print

End of Intermediary Conundrum: Omission of Section 13(8)(b) of IGST Act

Goods and Services Tax : The amendment shifts the place of supply to the recipient’s location, allowing intermediary services to qualify as exports. This...

April 9, 2026 927 Views 0 comment Print

Intermediary Taxation: Review of Omission of Section 13(8)(b) of IGST Act

Goods and Services Tax : The issue was place of supply for intermediary services under GST. The amendment shifts it to the recipient’s location, enabling...

April 4, 2026 2292 Views 0 comment Print

Roadblock Removed: Court allows ITC-02 for Inter-State Transfers – An Analysis

Goods and Services Tax : The Bombay High Court ruled that GST portal limitations cannot override Section 18(3) of the CGST Act. It allowed transfer of CGST...

February 25, 2026 990 Views 0 comment Print

Clinical Trials for Foreign Entities Not Taxable in India as Place of Supply Is Abroad: Karnataka HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Karnataka High Court ruled that clinical-trial and pharma R&D services to foreign clients qualify as export of services. It he...

February 21, 2026 717 Views 0 comment Print


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Import Duty & GST Exemptions on Life-Saving Drugs for Rare Diseases

Custom Duty : The government exempts import duties on specific life-saving drugs for rare diseases under set conditions. Learn about eligibility...

February 12, 2025 2166 Views 0 comment Print

GST/IGST Collection & Compensation for States

Goods and Services Tax : Details on GST/IGST collection over five years and state-wise compensation released. Discussion on GST on health insurance also in...

December 11, 2024 1899 Views 0 comment Print

GST/IGST Collection and Compensation Details for 2024

Goods and Services Tax : Overview of GST collections and compensation to states in 2024, including deliberations on GST rates for health insurance....

December 6, 2024 855 Views 0 comment Print

GST Collection Analysis: State-wise Breakdown and IGST Settlement

Goods and Services Tax : Explore the details of CGST, SGST, and IGST collected, IGST settlement to states, and an in-depth study on GST revenue growth. Ins...

December 19, 2023 9561 Views 0 comment Print

SOP for verification of Inadmissible ITC of IGST reversal in GSTR 3B

Goods and Services Tax : Standard Operating Procedures for Monitoring Ineligible IGST Input Tax Credit Reversal by Taxpayers in Return Form GSTR 3B (SOP-1/...

December 8, 2023 33459 Views 0 comment Print


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IGST at 5% Applicable on Bulk Drug Imports as APIs Qualify as ‘Drugs’: CAAR Mumbai

Custom Duty : The authority held that bulk drugs, including APIs, fall within the definition of drugs under applicable laws. Consequently, IGST ...

March 20, 2026 672 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat HC Orders IGST Refund Because Notification Entry Was Declared Ultra Vires

Goods and Services Tax : The Gujarat High Court directed refund of IGST paid under Entry No.10 of Notification 10/2017 after it was declared ultra vires th...

March 9, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat HC Quashes IGST Refund Rejections Because Repealed GST Rule Stands Obliterated

Goods and Services Tax : The High Court held that omission of Rule 96(10) without a saving clause applies to all pending cases. Refund claims for IGST paid...

February 26, 2026 777 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Allows 12% IGST on Poultry Machinery Parts as Beneficial Circular Applies Retrospectively

Custom Duty : CESTAT Mumbai set aside a differential IGST demand, holding that CBIC’s beneficial circular clarifying 12% GST on poultry machin...

February 24, 2026 330 Views 0 comment Print

IGST on Advance Authorisation Imports: SC to Examine Limits on Interest and Penalty

Goods and Services Tax : The courts held that interest and penalties on IGST imports cannot be imposed without explicit legal provision. Amendments grantin...

February 4, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print


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Update on Advisory on Interest Collection and Related Enhancements in GSTR-3B

Goods and Services Tax : GST Portal revises interest computation in GSTR-3B, factoring minimum cash ledger balance and auto-populating non-editable interes...

February 19, 2026 2001 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Notifies DGGI ADG as IGST Nodal Officer; Afcom Named Indian Carrier under GST

Goods and Services Tax : Finance Ministry notifies DGGI ADG as nodal officer under IT Rules and designates Afcom Holdings as Indian carrier under Central S...

February 17, 2026 633 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2026: Key Customs, Excise & GST Legislative and Duty Changes

Income Tax : The Budget 2026 changes overhaul customs duty structures by moving rates into the tariff and pruning exemptions. The key takeaway ...

February 1, 2026 15063 Views 0 comment Print

IGST Rates Revised for Tobacco and Pan Masala from 1st February 2026

Goods and Services Tax : Biris are specifically classified in the 18% schedule, separate from other tobacco items. This creates a distinct IGST treatment f...

December 31, 2025 3960 Views 0 comment Print

IGST Rule Updated on Nominated Agency Definition

Goods and Services Tax : Finance Ministry revises IGST rules; new notification updates the definition of “Nominated Agency” effective from November 1, ...

October 24, 2025 837 Views 0 comment Print


Govt Notifies DGGI ADG as IGST Nodal Officer; Afcom Named Indian Carrier under GST

February 17, 2026 633 Views 0 comment Print

Finance Ministry notifies DGGI ADG as nodal officer under IT Rules and designates Afcom Holdings as Indian carrier under Central Sales Tax Act.

IGST on Advance Authorisation Imports: SC to Examine Limits on Interest and Penalty

February 4, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

The courts held that interest and penalties on IGST imports cannot be imposed without explicit legal provision. Amendments granting such power apply only prospectively.

Budget 2026: Key Customs, Excise & GST Legislative and Duty Changes

February 1, 2026 15063 Views 0 comment Print

The Budget 2026 changes overhaul customs duty structures by moving rates into the tariff and pruning exemptions. The key takeaway is greater predictability, fewer notifications, and phased withdrawal or extension of concessions.

Can IGST Balance Can Be Transferred to SGST of Another GSTIN Under Same PAN?

January 29, 2026 9735 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 87(14) now permits moving unutilised IGST cash from one GSTIN to another under the same PAN via PMT-09, easing blocked cash issues while preserving GSTIN independence.

GST Demand Set Aside although Tax Paid Under CGST/SGST Instead of IGST: Allahabad HC

January 19, 2026 1359 Views 0 comment Print

The Court set aside a GST demand after finding that tax liability was discharged under CGST and SGST instead of IGST. Authorities were directed to reassess liability and grant refund if excess tax was paid.

IGST Rates Revised for Tobacco and Pan Masala from 1st February 2026

December 31, 2025 3960 Views 0 comment Print

Biris are specifically classified in the 18% schedule, separate from other tobacco items. This creates a distinct IGST treatment for biris versus higher-taxed tobacco products.

Ocean freight GST Collected Without Authority; Interest Not Restricted by Section 54 Limitation

November 18, 2025 1086 Views 0 comment Print

Explains how the Court ruled that IGST on ocean freight under RCM was illegally collected and must be refunded with interest. Key takeaway: the government cannot retain money collected without authority.

Gujarat HC Allows Refund of ISD-Distributed IGST Credit to SEZ Unit

November 9, 2025 960 Views 0 comment Print

The Gujarat High Court held that SEZ units can claim refunds of unutilized IGST credit distributed by Input Service Distributors, setting aside the appellate order against Ajanta Pharma.

IGST Rule Updated on Nominated Agency Definition

October 24, 2025 837 Views 0 comment Print

Finance Ministry revises IGST rules; new notification updates the definition of “Nominated Agency” effective from November 1, 2025.

Gujarat HC Orders Interest on Delayed IGST Refund Caused by Technical Glitch

October 19, 2025 714 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that refund delays due to system errors cannot deny exporters interest under Section 56 of the GST Act, directing payment within 12 weeks.

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