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57th GST Council Meeting

Upcoming 57th GST Council Meeting: Ease of Compliance & Policies

The GST council, in its forthcoming 57th GST meeting, may focus on additional revisions to facilitate the procedure and policies. In the next meeting of the GST council, the process of registration, refund, and audit can be facilitated, a Finance Ministry official stated. The latest provisions for direct taxes in the Finance Bill are directed […]

FMCG Gets Relief as GST Council Delinks Credit Notes from Invoices

Big Relief for FMCG as GST Council Delinks Credit Notes from Invoices

Recently, the 56th GST council has made some important changes to help businesses, especially in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. One key change is that credit notes are no longer directly linked to invoices. This adjustment is aimed at reducing confusion for companies and sellers when they handle these documents. Overall, it’s a step […]

Middle Class Relief and Revised GST Rates on Council’s Agenda

GST Council Weighs New Rates, Middle-Class Benefits on Common Goods

In today’s meeting, the Goods, Services Tax Council, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will discuss a shift to a two-slab system anticipated to lessen the costs of daily items by rationalising and reducing the brackets under which most goods are taxed. Below Are the Updates Recommendations on rate rationalisation, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]

56th GST Council Meeting

56th GST Council Meeting: Big Relief on Essential Goods

The 56th GST Council meeting in New Delhi, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, focused on amending GST slabs, easing compliance, and executing next-generation GST reforms. FMCG, auto, and cement sectors are expected to benefit under the proposed tax cuts, ensuring relief for consumers. The first day of the meeting on 3rd September revolved around […]

New GST Rates May Apply from Sept 22, 2025

GST Council May Announce Revised GST Rates by Sept 22, 2025

The Goods and Services Tax Council, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is likely to roll out new tax slabs for goods by September 22, according to information from government sources shared with NDTV. On August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that bring next-generation GST reforms that will facilitate tax load on the country. […]

GST Council May Consider Uniform 12% Tax Rate for Textile Industry

GST Council Likely to Discuss on 12% Uniform Tax for Textiles in Upcoming Meeting

In the upcoming Phase of GST reforms, the GST council may propose to introduce a 12% Goods and Services Tax (GST) across the textile value chain, as per sources. It is the Centre’s plan that may create part of the Group of Ministers’ (GoM) rate rationalisation report. It sought to rectify the inverted duty structure […]

FM Sitharaman Hints at Simplified GST Structure Ahead of 56th Council Meeting

FM: Upcoming GST Council Meeting to Discuss Simpler Tax Structure & Rate Revision

Everyone is looking forward to the upcoming 56th GST Council meeting, where important changes to tax rates are likely to be discussed. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has suggested that there will be efforts to make the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system easier to understand and follow. It seems that some tax rates may be […]

Delay in GST Council Meetings Stalls Tax Reforms for Over Five Months

GST Council Meeting Delays Hamper Tax Reforms for Over Five Months

In breach of Rule 6 of GST in its procedure, the GST council has gone over 5 months without a meeting, and the conduct of Business Regulations, which specifies quarterly meetings. On December 21, 2024, the last 55th GST Council meeting was held, which was conducted in Jaisalmer, specifying that the forthcoming meeting will be […]

GST Rate Rationalization and Simplification Efforts May Begin Soon: FM Sitharaman

GST Council to Discuss Soon Rates and Number of Slabs: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman mentioned that the GST Council will proceed with the decision to have fewer and lower rates, as the review work is on track for completion. Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a four-tier tax structure with slabs at 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent. Luxury and demerit goods are levied […]

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