• twitter-icon

Search results for: FM

GST Rate Cut: FM Sitharaman to Oversee Compliance

No More Leeway for Non-Compliance: FM Sitharaman to Monitor GST 2.0 Rate Cut

As per the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, she will monitor the execution of the GST rate reduction and ensure that the common man will benefit. The significance of public participation has been outlined by the Finance Minister. She asked the citizens to report those businesses that will not lessen the costs even after the […]

India FM Cites Popcorn Example to Explain GST Classification Reforms

Popcorn Example Highlights GST Classification Issues: FM Sitharaman

The rationale behind the landmark GST reforms of India has been illustrated by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, citing how categorised disputes lead to litigation, revenue losses, and confusion for both businesses and states. FM Sitharaman, in an interview, revisited the much-debated “popcorn example,” which she said demonstrates the classification difficulties that troubled the earlier GST […]

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 […]

WQIA Requests FM to Reduce GST Rate on Water Purifiers, Filters & Services

WQIA Seeks FM to Reduce GST on Water Purifiers, Filters & Services to 5%

The Water Quality India Association (WQIA) has requested that the central government lower the GST rate on water purifiers, filters, and related services from 18% to 5%. They argue that the current high taxes make these essential items too expensive for many people and emphasise that making safe drinking water more affordable is important for […]

GCCI Urges FM to Simplify GST System for Better Compliance

Gujarat Chamber Urges FM Sitharaman for Simplified GST Structure and Industry-Specific Guidance Notes

The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in a letter, to ease the GST framework by issuing industry-specific guidance notes, as the government is working on next-generation GST reforms. Nayan Sheth, chairman of the indirect tax committee of the GCCI, cited that the devotion of the government to lessen […]

Tamil Nadu Urges Centre to Fill Vacant Tax Cell Posts

Tamil Nadu Seeks FM Support to Fill CBIC Vacancies in Service and Analysis Wing

The Tamil Nadu government has requested that the Union Finance Ministry assign officers from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to the state’s Service and Analysis Wing, citing that critical job vacancies for the IT department are significantly impairing their operations. Earlier this month, the Secretary for Commercial Taxes and Registration, Shilpa […]

Finance Minister to Address GoM on GST Rate Cut Proposal

FM to Address GoM Tomorrow, Pitch Sweeping GST Reforms with New 2-Tier Structure

On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to address an important meeting with a group of state ministers. During this meeting, she will advocate for significant reforms to the Goods and Services Tax (GST). These proposed changes aim to lower tax rates, which could subsequently result in reduced prices for commonly […]

GST Exempt for Small Flats with Maintenance Under ₹7,500: FM

FM Clarifies GST Exemption on Maintenance Charges for Small Apartments Below INR 7500

As per Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, residents of smaller apartments with maintenance charges less than Rs 7,500 are not burdened by Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance requirements, nor are they required to pay GST on these charges. The clarification has arrived in answer to a Lok Sabha question raised by the members Manickam […]

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 […]

Follow Us on Google News

Google News

Latest Posts

Best Offer in 2026

Powering India's Taxation Experts with Innovation

Upto 20% Off
Tax, ROC/MCA, XBRL, Payroll, Online GST

Limited Offer, Hurry

Easy to File Tax/GST Returns

Upto 20% Off on Tax Software

    Select Product*

    Current GST Due Dates