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.

GST Council Meeting New GST Rates 2025: Full List of Changes

September 4, 2025September 20, 2025Jayendra Gaonkar, GST Practitioner & Tax ConsultantLeave a Comment

Table of Contents Overview At its 56th meeting, the GST Council announced a sweeping rate rationalisation focused on the common citizen, labour-intensive industries, agriculture and health. The headline moves include exemptions for individual life and health insurance, a simpler two-rate structure, and large rate cuts across everyday goods. Implementation timeline “Simple Tax” structure (5% / […]

India GDP 2025: Growth Hits 7.8% in Q1 FY 2025-26

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025Jayendra Gaonkar, GST Practitioner & Tax ConsultantLeave a Comment

The Indian economy has started 2025 on a strong note. As per the latest data released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI), India GDP 2025 grew by 7.8% in the first quarter (April–June) of FY 2025-26, compared to 6.5% growth in the same quarter last year. This impressive growth reflects India’s position […]

GST on Car Insurance 2025 – What Every Car Owner Must Know

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025Jayendra Gaonkar, GST Practitioner & Tax ConsultantLeave a Comment

Car insurance is mandatory in India under the Motor Vehicles Act, and every policyholder pays taxes on their premiums. With the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in July 2017, the tax structure on car insurance underwent major changes. Many car owners still wonder: What exactly is the GST on car insurance? This […]

Negative Impacts of Constitutional Amendment Bill: No.1 Is Worst

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Jayendra Gaonkar, GST Practitioner & Tax ConsultantLeave a Comment

The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha with the aim of strengthening constitutional morality and public trust in governance. This amendment seeks to insert new provisions in Articles 75, 164, and 239AA of the Constitution of India, dealing with the Union Council of Ministers, State Council […]

Online Gaming Bill 2025: Will GST Make or Break the Industry?

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025Jayendra Gaonkar, GST Practitioner & Tax ConsultantLeave a Comment

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 marks a landmark step in shaping India’s digital gaming ecosystem. It seeks to strike a balance between encouraging innovation in e-sports and educational games while curbing the risks of online money gaming that have caused social and financial harm across the country. Key Features of the […]

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