HRAWI urges the government to rationalise GST for hotels and restaurants, proposing 5% GST with ITC or 18% GST with partial ITC to balance consumer benefits with industry sustainability and reduce operational costs.
Taxpayers must file pending GST returns before October 31, 2025, as per Finance Act 2023. After three years from the due date, filing will be permanently barred.
Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launched the GSTAT) in New Delhi, introducing a digital-first, nationwide forum for resolving GST disputes.
An Ayodhya farmer, owning just three bighas of land, received income tax and GST notices claiming turnovers of Rs 11.91 crore due to alleged PAN misuse. Authorities are investigating and coordinating between GST and I-T departments to trace the culprits.
India's banking system slipped into a liquidity deficit of Rs 31,986 crore on the back of advance tax and GST outflows, RBI data showed.
From November 1, 2025, low-risk applicants with GST liability below Rs 2.5 lakh per month will get automated GST registration within three working days.
The CBIC has asked officials to track brand-wise prices of food, toiletries, medicines, and durables before and after the September 22 GST cuts. Field officers will also monitor e-commerce sites to ensure consumers fully benefit from lower tax rates.
Taxpayers can now pay GST through UPI and debit/credit cards across 26 states and UTs. The GSTN facility supports Rupay, MasterCard, Visa and Diners cards via major banks, making GST compliance faster and easier.
Consumers not receiving GST benefits can register complaints via the National Consumer Helpline (1915), WhatsApp (8800001915), or the INGRAM portal for timely resolution.
GST exemption on uncoated paper and paperboard may increase notebook costs as domestic manufacturers lose Input Tax Credit, IPMA warns government.
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