09 Oct 2025 06:40 PM
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GST Cuts Boost Punjab’s Key Sectors and Livelihoods

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/gst-cuts-boost-punjabs-key-sectors-and-livelihoods.html

The Government of Punjab’s recent GST reform, reducing tax rates from 12% to 5% across textiles, handicrafts, footwear, metalware, dairy, agro products, and bicycles, aims to make essential goods more affordable while strengthening livelihoods and industrial competitiveness. The reform is expected to lower retail prices by 6–7% in food and agro sectors, stimulating demand and market expansion.

07 Oct 2025 06:50 PM
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National Consumer Helpline GST Grievance Report

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/national-consumer-helpline-gst-grievance-report.html

Following the Next-Generation GST Reforms 2025, the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has recorded 3,981 GST-related dockets, with the majority being grievances (69%) rather than queries (31%). The most frequent complaint concerned milk pricing, with consumers mistakenly believing fresh milk prices should drop, despite it already being GST-exempt.

03 Oct 2025 05:48 PM
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Request for Expeditious Enabling of Forms GSTR-9 & 9C for FY 2024-25

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/request-expeditious-enabling-forms-gstr-9-9c-fy-2024-25.html

The Sales Tax Bar Association has written to the Ministry of Finance regarding the delayed enabling of the GST Annual Return (Form GSTR-9) and Reconciliation Statement (Form GSTR-9C) for the Financial Year 2024-25 on the GST portal. The Association, representing a large body of tax professionals, notes that these mandatory forms are typically expected to be available by April 1st of the succeeding financial year.

30 Sep 2025 06:36 PM

GST Rate Rationalisation: Expanding Opportunities for Bihar

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/gst-rate-rationalisation-expanding-opportunities-bihar.html

The recent GST rate rationalisation is expected to provide substantial economic support and cost relief across Bihar’s key sectors, including agriculture, dairy, handlooms, and manufacturing. Farmers are set to benefit significantly, with the GST on popular state products like Makhana and Shahi Litchi snacks/juices reduced from 12% to 5%, making them more competitive domestically and internationally.

30 Sep 2025 06:32 PM

Assam Economy Gains: GST Cuts Boost Tea, Tourism, Handlooms

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/assam-economy-gains-gst-cuts-boost-tea-tourism-handlooms.html

The 2025 GST reforms are set to deliver significant economic gains across key sectors of Assam’s economy, focusing on reduced taxation to improve price competitiveness, increase demand, and support traditional livelihoods.

26 Sep 2025 06:44 PM

GST Rate Cuts to Boost India’s Tourism, Transport and Culture

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/gst-rate-cuts-boost-indias-tourism-transport-culture.html

The government has announced significant GST rationalization measures to support India’s tourism, transport, and cultural sectors. These reforms are intended to increase affordability in travel, enhance public transport usage, and provide direct assistance to artisans. A key measure reduces the Goods and Services Tax on hotel rooms priced below ₹7,500 per day from 12% to 5% (without Input Tax Credit).

26 Sep 2025 06:41 PM

Tamil Nadu to Benefit from GST Rate Rationalization

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/tamil-nadu-benefit-gst-rate-rationalization.html

The recent GST Council’s rationalization of tax rates is set to benefit Tamil Nadu across its diverse economic structure, from traditional crafts to modern industry. Key reductions, such as cuts to 5% or nil across textiles, handicrafts, coir, food, and fisheries, are projected to lower consumer prices by 6−11%. This provides renewed competitiveness for sectors like Kanchipuram silk and Tiruppur knitwear, the latter of which employs approximately 10 lakh people and contributes significantly to exports.

26 Sep 2025 06:35 PM

FAQ-5 regarding GST Grievance Redressal on National Consumer Helpline

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/faq-5-gst-grievance-redressal-national-consumer-helpline.html

To raise queries or complaints about not receiving the benefits of GST rate changes, contact the National Consumer Helpline (NCH). You can call the toll-free number 1915 or send a message via WhatsApp to 8800001915. Alternatively, you can register your grievance on the Integrated Grievance Redressal Mechanism (INGRAM) portal. These channels are available for consumers seeking to address issues related to the proper implementation and receipt of benefits stemming from revisions to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates.

25 Sep 2025 06:44 PM

Finance Ministry Launches GST Appellate Tribunal

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/finance-ministry-launches-gst-appellate-tribunal.html

The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, formally launched the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) in New Delhi on 24 September 2025. GSTAT has been established as a statutory appellate body under GST laws to provide an independent forum for taxpayers to appeal against orders of GST Appellate Authorities. The Tribunal will function through a Principal Bench in New Delhi and 31 State Benches across 45 locations, ensuring accessibility across India. Each bench will include judicial and technical members from both Centre and States, reflecting cooperative federalism.

25 Sep 2025 06:52 PM

GSTAT E-Filing Advisory: Staggered Appeal Schedule and Process

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/gstat-e-filing-advisory-staggered-appeal-schedule-process.html

The GSTAT E-Filing Portal has issued an advisory detailing the procedural requirements and timelines for filing second appeals under Section 112 of the Act. Appeals are subject to a staggered filing period until December 31, 2025, with eligibility determined by the date of the original APL-01, APL-03, or RVN-01 form filed with the Appellate or Revisional Authority.