India to simplify GST: Finance Ministry proposes two-slab system with special rates only for select items
The central government has proposed a simplified two-tier GST (Goods and Services Tax) system with a ‘standard’ and ‘merit’ slab, […]
GST Important Update
Advisory regarding the updation of Aggregate Annual Turnover (AATO) w.e.f. September 01, 2025
The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has issued an Advisory on August 11, 2025, regarding the updation of Aggregate Annual Turnover
GSTN Introduces “Navigate to GSTR-1A” Option on GST Portal
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has rolled out a new feature, “Navigate to GSTR-1A”, on the GST Portal.
GSTN enables UPI and Credit/Debit Card Payments for GST—now live in 23 States/UTs; Manipur added
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) on August 08, 2025 has expanded e-payment options on the GST Portal, allowing
GST evasion of ₹7.08 trn detected in 5 yrs, includes ITC fraud of ₹1.79 trn
Central GST field officers have detected tax evasion of about ₹7.08 trillion in the last five years till 2024-25 fiscal,
FM Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in the Lok Sabha on GST Applicability and Compliance for Apartment Maintenance Charges
On July 28, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in the Lok Sabha that residents of apartments paying maintenance charges
Government Clarifies Stand on GST Reduction for Flex-Fuel Vehicles in Lok Sabha: No Change Recommended by GST Council Despite Push for Alternative Fuels
The Government of India is promoting alternative fuels for vehicles through various measures, including mandating fuel retailers to offer alternative
Clarification by MoS Pankaj Chaudhary in Lok Sabha on 18% GST Slab for User Development Fees (UDF) Collected by Airline Operators
The Minister of State in Ministry of Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary in Lok Sabha on July 28, 2025 clarified that
Pankaj Chaudhary in Rajya Sabha clarified No GST on UPI Transactions Over ₹2000: Dismisses Rumors and Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Payments
In the Rajya Sabha, MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on July 22, 2025, answered and clarified that there is no proposal
Government Cracks Down on Illegal Offshore Online Gaming: 1,524 Platforms Blocked, New Tax and Regulatory Measures Enforced; Answered by Pankaj Chaudhary in Lok Sabha
In the Lok Sabha, MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on July 23, 2025, answers that the Government of India has blocked