30 Sep 2025 06:32 PM
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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 06:41 PM
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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 06:44 PM
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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 06:35 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 06:52 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.

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.

24 Sep 2025 06:51 PM

Cement Becomes Cheaper: UltraTech Passes GST Benefits to Customers

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/cement-becomes-cheaper-ultratech-passes-gst-benefits-customers.html

Summary: In a significant development for the construction sector, UltraTech Cement, India’s largest cement manufacturer, has lowered its cement prices. The price reduction, which became effective on September 22, 2025, follows a recent GST Council decision that reduced the tax rate on cement from 28% to 18%. UltraTech has stated that it will pass on the full benefit of this tax reduction to its customers and dealers.

23 Sep 2025 06:52 PM

Govt enables GST grievance redressal on National Consumer Helpline

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

Summary: The Department of Consumer Affairs has integrated Goods and Services Tax (GST) grievance redressal into the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) as part of the Next-Gen GST Reforms 2025, effective from 22 September 2025.

18 Sep 2025 05:50 PM

GST on Renewable Energy Devices Reduced to 5%

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/gst-renewable-energy-devices-reduced-5-percent.html

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has announced a reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on renewable energy devices, with rates rationalised from 12% to 5%. The change, effective from 22 September 2025, follows the GST Council’s 56th meeting and is expected to lower the cost of clean energy projects across the value chain. For utility-scale solar, the capital cost per MW, typically ₹3.5–4 crore, will reduce by ₹20–25 lakh, translating into savings of over ₹100 crore for a 500 MW solar park. This is likely to improve tariff competitiveness and reduce power procurement costs for distribution companies by ₹2,000–3,000 crore annually.

17 Sep 2025 06:16 PM

FAQs-2 on decisions of 56th GST Council

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/faqs-2-decisions-56th-gst-council.html

The Ministry of Finance has released a second set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to clarify key decisions from the 56th GST Council meeting. The new guidelines cover a range of sectors, from pharmaceuticals and construction to services and logistics. Regarding medicines, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has stated that while manufacturers must revise the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) to reflect new GST rates, it is not mandatory to recall or re-label existing stocks in the supply chain if price compliance can be ensured at the retail level.