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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


Latest Judiciary


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


Latest Notifications


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


New IGST Rates 2025 for Inter-State Goods wef 22nd September 2025

September 17, 2025 2808 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Ministry of Finance introduces new IGST rates (3% to 50%) for inter-state goods via a 2025 notification, revising the tax structure for various products.

IGST Rate Amendments on Various Services from 22nd Sept 2025

September 16, 2025 4245 Views 0 comment Print

Govt issues IGST rate changes effective 22 Sept 2025, revising rates on transport, courier, postal, delivery, job work, and service categories.

IGST can be adjusted against CGST/SGST liabilities: Kerala HC

September 6, 2025 1095 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala HC set aside an order against a rice and dairy products trader, directing tax authorities to re-evaluate disallowance of ITC in light of a recent judicial precedent that treats ITC as a fungible pool of funds.

SEZ Units Eligible for Direct IGST Refund: Madras HC

August 2, 2025 1512 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court allows SEZ units to file for IGST refund on services, setting aside rejection orders and directing swift repayment with interest.

Understanding IGST Balance Utilization with Real-World Examples

July 23, 2025 5121 Views 2 comments Print

A common question businesses face is why an IGST balance cannot be used to offset liabilities for intra-state (within-state) sales when the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) credit is fully utilized. Let’s break it down with real-world examples to make it crystal clear!

Can a GST Credit Note Be Issued for Returned Export Goods After Claiming IGST Refund?

July 22, 2025 6306 Views 0 comment Print

Whether exporter can issue a GST credit note for returned goods. As per current provisions of GST law and administrative practice, the answer is in negative.

SC Dismisses Retrospective IGST Demand on Aircraft Repairs Abroad

July 15, 2025 2016 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court dismisses Customs appeal for IGST on re-imported aircraft parts repaired abroad, providing major relief to airlines from ₹100 crore tax demand.

GST on Ocean Freight: ITC, Legal and Valuation Issues

July 9, 2025 13044 Views 0 comment Print

This article examines the complex legal landscape of GST on ocean freight for Indian imports, covering valuation, reverse charge, and the impact of the Mohit Minerals Supreme Court ruling.

IGST Refund not received ? Risky Exporter Alert by DGARM Could Be Reason

July 2, 2025 1875 Views 0 comment Print

Learn why your IGST refund may be on hold due to a ‘Risky Exporter’ alert from DGARM. Understand the process to resolve the alert and secure your pending refunds.

Mobile Phone Lithium-ion Batteries Attract 12% IGST: CESTAT Delhi

June 28, 2025 675 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi confirms 12% IGST on imported lithium-ion batteries for mobile phone manufacturing, rejecting higher demands from customs authorities.

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