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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


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


Omission of CGST Rule 96(10) from October 8, 2024, Extends to Pending IGST Refunds for Exporters

June 16, 2025 3639 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court recently clarified that the omission of Rule 96(10) of the CGST Rules, effective October 8, 2024, applies to all pending IGST refund cases for exporters. This ruling addresses difficulties faced by exporters claiming refunds on IGST paid on exported goods.

Pre-Arrest Bail denied in ₹85 Crore IGST Evasion case on Cement

June 12, 2025 960 Views 0 comment Print

Alipurduar Court rejects Naresh Kumar Agarwala’s pre-arrest bail plea in ₹17 crore cement smuggling case, citing serious allegations and need for custodial interrogation.

Alipurduar Court Denies Pre-Arrest Bail in Cement Smuggling & IGST Evasion Case

June 12, 2025 885 Views 0 comment Print

Alipurduar District Court rejects pre-arrest bail for Ankit Agarwal in a major cement smuggling and IGST evasion case, citing the need for custodial interrogation.

Calcutta HC Rejects IGST Demand Plea as Customs Withdraws EVs’ 5% IGST Notice

June 12, 2025 681 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court dismisses Delta Autocorp’s challenge to an IGST demand after Customs withdrew notice on electric vehicles’ 5% IGST eligibility.

Refund of Compensation Cess in case of exports on payment of IGST Permissible

May 16, 2025 2196 Views 1 comment Print

Gujarat High Court rules exporters can claim refund of compensation cess on inputs for goods exported on payment of IGST, overruling department’s denial.

5% IGST on Marine Engines & Spares for Fishing Boats: CAAR Mumbai

April 25, 2025 1278 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai rules 5% IGST on imported marine engines, spares, and gearboxes exclusively for use in fishing vessels, citing GST circular and precedent.

Demand for IGST on ‘lithium-ion batteries’ @18% confirmed: CESTAT Chennai

April 11, 2025 762 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that demand for IGST on ‘lithium-ion batteries’ at the rate of 18%, however, demand for interest set aside since section 3(12) of the Customs Tariff Act incorporated interest only with effect from 16.08.2024.

Valuation Pitfalls in Tax Refunds for Exports with IGST Payment: FOB or CIF saga

February 25, 2025 3141 Views 0 comment Print

Exporters face IGST refund restrictions due to FOB vs CIF valuation differences. Learn how GST law affects tax refunds on export transactions.

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

February 12, 2025 2166 Views 0 comment Print

The government exempts import duties on specific life-saving drugs for rare diseases under set conditions. Learn about eligibility and exemption procedures.

Corrigendum to Notification 05/2025 – Integrated Tax (Rate)

January 31, 2025 1608 Views 0 comment Print

Corrigendum issued for Notification 05/2025 – Integrated Tax (Rate), correcting references in the Gazette of India dated 16th January 2025. Details updated for accuracy.

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