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New GST Rates & RSP Valuation for Tobacco 2026: A Detailed Analysis

The Ministry of Finance has kicked off 2026 with a landmark shift in the taxation of demerit goods. Through a series of critical notifications issued on December 31, 2025, the government has overhauled the tax structure for tobacco and pan masala, moving away from the long-standing “28% + Compensation Cess” model toward a more streamlined, […]

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Zero GST on Health Insurance: How to Save 18% on Your Premiums Today

The financial landscape for Indian health insurance policyholders has undergone a major positive transformation! Understanding the current rules about GST on Medical Insurance is crucial, as a significant tax burden has recently been lifted for millions of individuals and families. If you are wondering about the current GST rate on health insurance premiums, here is […]

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๐ŸŒ Global AI News & Developments โ€” Key Highlights Till November 2025

Artificial Intelligence has evolved at lightning speed this year. From government-backed scientific missions to breakthroughs in medicine, climate modelling, and open-source AI โ€” 2025 has proven to be a true inflection point. Below is a crisp, reader-friendly summary of whatโ€™s happening across the world of AI through November 2025. ๐Ÿš€ Major Government & Infrastructure Push […]

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Prepare GSTR-9/GSTR-9C for FY2024-25: Action Guide

โœ… A. Before You Start โœ… B. GSTR-9 Data Verification 1. Outward Supplies (Table 4 & 5) 2. Input Tax Credit (Table 6 & 7) ๐Ÿงฎ Cross-check ITC breakup: 6A = 6A1 + 6A2; 6A2 = Current FY ITC. 3. Inward Supplies Reconciliation (Table 8) Table Verify for Action 8A Auto-populated from GSTR-2B (including Aprโ€“Oct […]

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GSTR-9/9C Filing for FY 2024-25 โ€“ Latest FAQs, Table Changes & ITC Clarifications

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has released a comprehensive FAQ document on GSTR-9 (Annual Return) and GSTR-9C (Reconciliation Statement) for the Financial Year 2024-25, clarifying key reporting requirements, new changes, and system auto-populations.Hereโ€™s a complete summary of all major points every GST-registered taxpayer should know before filing their annual return for FY 2024-25. […]

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