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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 […]

Consumer-Centric GST Regime on the Way, Says Centre

Centre: New GST Regime to Prioritise Poor, Middle Class, Farmers and MSMEs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently discussed a new Goods and Services Tax (GST) system in his Independence Day speech, highlighting that this new approach will focus on benefiting everyday consumers, especially those who are less fortunate, small businesses, the middle class, and farmers. As per sources, the new two-tier GST structure of 18% and 5% […]

GoM Seeks More Time for GST Reduction on LIC Premiums

Centre Yet to Decide on GST Cut for LIC Premiums; GoM Actively Reviewing Proposal

The Ministry of Finance, in answer to the query in the Lok Sabha, cited that the government has not taken a final decision on lowering the GST on Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) premiums till now. But, the problem is under active consideration by a Group of Ministers (GoM) that has been tasked to compute the […]

Centre Detects Over ₹7 Trillion in GST Evasion Over Five Years

Indian Tax Authorities Uncover ₹7 Trillion in GST Evasion Across 91,000 Cases Over 5 Years

India’s indirect tax administration has identified significant goods and services tax (GST) evasion amounting to ₹7 trillion across 91,000 cases over the past five years, concluding in March 2025. This detection highlights ongoing challenges in tax compliance within the country. MOF Pankaj Chaudhary in Lok Sabha cited that the taxpayers have already deposited Rs 1.29 […]

Govt May Grant Amnesty to Traders on UPI Transactions

UPI-Based GST Amnesty Scheme Likely for Small Traders: Tax Official

Kotraswamy M, commissioner of central taxes, cited that the GST council can acknowledge the grant of amnesty from interest and penalties to small vendors who have received the tax notices based on UPI transaction data. “If this issue is being flagged because there are so many taxpayers, the GST Council can take a call, giving […]

NAREDCO Calls on Govt to Cap GST for Building Materials at 18%

NAREDCO Urges 18% GST Cap on Building Materials to Boost Housing Sector

NAREDCO President G. Hari Babu has appealed to the government to cap GST on building materials at 18 per cent. This recommendation aims to streamline tax burdens in the real estate sector and support industry growth. During the announcement of NAREDCO’s 17th National Convention, the President of NAREDCO emphasised the industry’s ongoing request for the […]

GST Collection For July 2025

July 2025 GST Collection at ₹1.96 Lakh Crore, Grows 7.5% YoY

In July 2025, India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections surged to ₹1,95,735 crore, marking a 7.5% year-on-year increase from ₹1,82,075 crore in July 2024, according to provisional data from the Finance Ministry. The rise was driven by higher domestic transactions and import collections, indicating continued economic activity, although the pace of growth has moderated. […]

12% GST on Renewable Energy Devices

A 12% GST Rate Applicable on Renewable Energy Devices, Says MOF Pankaj Chaudhary

Under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, renewable energy devices like solar panels, biogas plants, and windmill parts are charged with a 12% tax, the Government of India cited. Minister of State for Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, specified the same in the Rajya Sabha. In reply to the question from Member of Parliament Shri […]

Madras HC's Order in the Case of M/s.Rajkumar Josphine vs. The Superintendent

Madras HC Sets Aside GST ITC Reversal for Proprietor, Cites Sec 16(4) Time Bar

The Madras High Court has annulled the order requiring the reversal of input tax credit (ITC) against a sole proprietor. The court has instructed the GST authorities to process any applicable refunds for amounts that have already been collected. The department reversed the input tax credit of the applicant, Rajkumar Josephshine, citing a limitation u/s […]

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