GST News

GST Portal Major Update: 'Additional Notices' Merged with Notices & Orders

06 February 2026 at 09:11

GSTN has merged the 'Additional Notices & Orders' tab with 'Notices and Orders' on the GST Portal, offering a single window for all GST communications and improved compliance tracking.

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GST Collections January 2026 Rise 6.2% YoY to Rs 1.93 Lakh Crore

04 February 2026 at 08:25

January 2026 GST collections increased 6.2% to Rs 1.93 lakh crore as net GST revenue grew 7.6%, reflecting stable demand and improved tax compliance.

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GSTN Revises Interest Calculation in GSTR-3B from January 2026

31 January 2026 at 09:09

GSTN introduces enhanced GSTR-3B features from Jan 2026, including revised interest computation, auto-populated tax breakup and ITC utilisation flexibility.

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CBIC Issues Advisory on HSNS Cess Registration and Payment Process from 1st Feb 2026

31 January 2026 at 07:00

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Advisory No. 01/2026 , detailing the online registration and payment procedure for Health Security & National Security Cess (HSNS Cess). The advisory follows the enactment of the H

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President Murmu Highlights GST 2.0 and Income Tax Reforms Delivered Big Relief to Middle Class

29 January 2026 at 09:17

President Murmu highlights Reforms Express, GST 2.0 savings of Rs 1 lakh crore, two-tier GST structure and major income tax relief for middle-class families.

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Budget 2026-27: How GST Influences Fiscal Strategy and Federal Finances

29 January 2026 at 07:18

Union Budget 2026-27 will be presented on February 1, 2026. Here’s how GST plays a crucial role in revenue forecasting, fiscal deficit management, and centre-state finances.

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Chartered Accountant Accused of Misusing Friend's GST Account, Rs 4.69 Crore Demand Raised

28 January 2026 at 07:01

Trombay police booked a Lucknow-based chartered accountant for allegedly misusing a friend's GST account, leading to a Rs 4.69 crore tax demand and frozen bank account.

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GST Relief for Insurers: Bombay HC Stays Rs 10,000 Crore Tax Demand

28 January 2026 at 07:01

The Bombay High Court stayed GST demands exceeding Rs 10,000 crore on 13 insurance companies, citing CBIC circulars excluding co-insurance premiums and ceding commissions from GST.

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GST Council Urged to Scrap Rs 7500 Threshold and Fix Single 5% Tax Across Hotels

27 January 2026 at 06:53

The hotel industry has urged the GST Council to introduce a uniform 5% GST on hotel rooms and meals, scrapping the Rs 7,500 tariff threshold to simplify taxation and boost tourism and occupancy.

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GST Enforcement Officer Caught Red-Handed Accepting Rs 3.5 Lakh Bribe

27 January 2026 at 06:53

A GST enforcement officer in Palakkad was caught red-handed by VACB while accepting a Rs 3.5 lakh bribe to release seized scrap-laden lorries. The accused will be produced before the vigilance court.

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