Author: Jayendra Gaonkar, GST Practitioner & Tax Consultant

Jayendra Gaonkar is an enrolled GST Practitioner (Enrollment No: 302200000778GPV) and Tax Consultant with over 14 years of experience in Indian Taxation. Based in Goa, he specializes in GST compliance, Central Excise, and Income Tax advisory. Through GST India News, Jayendra provides simplified, real-time tax updates to help businesses and professionals stay compliant with the latest CBIC notifications. Beyond GST, I also track Indian market trends and international business developments to provide a 360-degree view of the financial landscape.

57th GST Council Meeting Key Highlights: Major Reforms, Penalty Cuts & Rate Changes

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The 57th GST Council Meeting, chaired by Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi, introduced a comprehensive suite of process reforms, dispute resolution reliefs, and rationalizations aimed at enhancing the ease of doing business across India. Building on the rate rationalization measures of the 56th meeting, this session focuses on […]

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upi charges

New UPI Charges & MDR Rules 2026: Limits, Rates & Impact Explained

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There has been intense speculation regarding the central government’s policy on upi charges and whether common citizens will have to pay for sending money digitally. To set the record straight, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Ministry of Finance have issued official notifications clarifying the new upi rules. Under the revised guidelines […]

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ITR Filing Deadline 2026

Income Tax Return Filing 2026: Last Date, Cash Deposit Limits & Step-by-Step Filing Guide

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With tax season in full swing, taxpayers across India are searching for clarity on the income tax return filing last date 2026, how to pay income tax online, and key compliance rules around income tax cash deposit limits. Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) accurately and on time ensures you avoid penalties, interest charges, and […]

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GSTN e-Way Bill changes

Breaking: GSTN Makes Major Changes to E-Way Bill System

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The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has issued a major advisory introducing important enhancements in the e-Way Bill (EWB) system. These changes are aimed at improving data integrity, strengthening traceability of goods movement, and enabling system-driven transaction closure. The new updates include: The proposed changes are scheduled to go live in production from 15 […]

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GST on AI Services

GST on AI Services in India: Latest GST Rates, Rules & Taxability Explained (2026)

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming businesses across India. From AI chatbots and automation tools to generative AI platforms like ChatGPT, businesses are increasingly adopting AI-powered services to improve productivity and reduce operational costs. As AI adoption rises rapidly, searches related to “GST on AI services in India”, “GST on ChatGPT subscription”, and “GST on […]

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