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CBIC Clarifies GST Rates on Popcorn

   18 February 2025 at 08:34

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has issued a clarification on GST rates applicable to different categories of popcorn, settling ongoing disputes over tax interpretation. The board has also regularised rate disputes on specifi

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28% GST Impact: Dream11 CEO Warns of Massive Shutdowns in Online Gaming Sector

   17 February 2025 at 07:42

The Indian online gaming industry is at a critical juncture, with Dream11 co-founder and CEO raising concerns over the government's retrospective GST demands exceeding ₹1.1 lakh crore.

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GST Council Mulls Tax Rate Cuts, Considers Eliminating 12% Slab to Boost Consumption

   17 February 2025 at 07:37

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is reportedly considering a reduction in tax rates on select items to stimulate consumption while maintaining revenue stability, according to a report citing sources familiar with the discussions.

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FM Responds to Jaya Bachchan: GST on Movie Tickets Slashed from 28% to 18%

   17 February 2025 at 07:37

Responding to concerns raised by MP and former actor Jaya Bachchan, Sitharaman emphasized that GST has significantly reduced the tax burden on the film industry compared to the pre-GST era.

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GSTN Introduces Form ENR-03 for Enrolment of Unregistered Dealers on E-Way Bill Portal

   17 February 2025 at 07:36

In a move to streamline the e-Way Bill (EWB) system, the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has introduced Form ENR-03, enabling unregistered dealers and persons to enrol and generate e-Way Bills.

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CBIC Issues Clarifications on GST Rates and Classifications Following 55th GST Council Meeting

   15 February 2025 at 07:58

CBIC has issued Circular No. 247/04/2025-GST dated February 14, 2025, clarifying GST rates and classifications based on the recommendations of the 55th GST Council meeting held on December 21, 2024

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Two GST Officials Suspended Over Rs 7 Lakh Extortion Allegations

   14 February 2025 at 08:46

In a major crackdown on corruption within the Central Goods and Services Tax (GST) department, two officials have been suspended for allegedly extorting ₹7 lakh from traders in Chhattisgarh under the guise of GST irregularities.

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Kerala to Introduce Faceless Adjudication in SGST Department to Enhance Transparency

   14 February 2025 at 08:43

Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on Wednesday announced the implementation of 'faceless adjudication' in the taxpayer services and audit wings of the State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) department.

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GST Rates Drop from 15.8% to 11.3% Since Implementation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

   13 February 2025 at 08:56

FM Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday that the average indirect tax under the GST has significantly reduced since its rollout.

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GSTN Issues Advisory for GST Registration Process Under Rule 8 of CGST Rules, 2017

   13 February 2025 at 08:47

The GST Network (GSTN) has introduced new measures for GST registration, reinforcing compliance with Rule 8 of the CGST Rules, 2017.

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