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

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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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Notificatin No. 13-2025–Central Tax 17.09.2025 analysis

GST Update: Key Changes in Notification No. 13/2025-Central Tax and Their Impact

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The Ministry of Finance has issued Notification No. 13/2025-Central Tax dated 17th September 2025, introducing the Third Amendment to the CGST Rules, 2017. This notification brings a series of procedural and structural changes aimed at streamlining compliance, enhancing transparency, and improving the efficiency of GST administration. Let’s break down the major updates, compare them with […]

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GST Council 56th Meeting Notifications – Latest GST Changes

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The Ministry of Finance has issued FAQs-3 after the 56th GST Council meeting held in New Delhi. These clarify GST rate changes, exemptions, cess updates, and special schemes. Below are the highlights with direct links to official notifications. 1. CGST Rate Changes on Goods Revised CGST rates on goods are notified through Notification No. 9/2025 […]

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New GST Rates on Agriculture & Dairy Products – Full List 2025

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The Next Gen GST Reforms announced in September 2025 are being hailed as a revolutionary step for Indian agriculture. With significant tax reductions across farm machinery, dairy, fisheries, and allied activities, these reforms are set to lower farming costs, boost farmer incomes, and promote sustainable practices. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan called the […]

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