GST 2.0 is a game-changer for small businesses in India. Starting November 1, 2025, new applicants can opt for a simplified GST registration process with automatic approval in just 3 working days. Designed for low-risk businesses, this reform reduces hassle and speeds up business launch.

From November 1, 2025, small businesses and startups in India can benefit from a simplified GST registration process. This reform promises approval within 3 working days for low-risk applicants and public sector entities. It’s part of the broader GST 2.0 initiative aimed at making tax compliance faster, easier, and more tech-driven. Learn how this change can help you start your business with less hassle and more confidence.

GSTN has changed how Table 8A in GSTR-9 is auto-filled. Starting FY 2024-25, it will include invoices from both the current and next financial year, making ITC reconciliation more accurate. Learn what’s included, what’s excluded, and how to prepare.

The GST portal has enabled GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C forms for FY 2024-25 starting October 12, 2025. Taxpayers can now file their annual returns and reconciliation statements before the December 31 deadline. Learn who needs to file and how to prepare.

Starting October 2025, the GST system will undergo major changes affecting how businesses file returns and claim input tax credit. Key updates include manual ITC acceptance, locked GSTR-3B liabilities, new credit note rules, and invoice-level TDS reporting. Businesses must adapt to stay compliant and avoid filing issues.

The CBIC has rolled out a provisional refund mechanism allowing eligible businesses to receive 90% of their GST refunds upfront from October 1, 2025. This move targets industries facing cash flow issues due to inverted duty structures and aims to accelerate business operations and growth.

Starting October 2025, the GSTN has rolled out major updates to the Invoice Management System (IMS) that simplify compliance, improve transparency, and give taxpayers more control over invoice handling. This blog breaks down the key changes and what they mean for businesses.

This blog post clarifies the latest GST rules for bricks in India, effective September 22, 2025. It details the two tax options for most brick types (6% without ITC under composition scheme or 12% with ITC under regular scheme) and introduces a special 5% GST rate with ITC for sand-lime bricks, which cannot opt for the composition scheme. The article also highlights the crucial annual turnover threshold of ₹20 lakh for GST registration. It explains the importance of these changes, who is affected, the pros and cons, and provides actionable advice for businesses, including checking turnover, correct brick classification, scheme selection, pricing adjustments, and record-keeping. Finally, it discusses the implications for buyers and builders and outlines potential issues such as classification disputes and transitional challenges.

This blog post announces significant changes to Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates in India, set to become effective from September 22, 2025, as per Notification No. 09/2025 – Central Tax (Rate). It provides a clear, simplified table comparing old and new rates for categories like household essentials, packaged food, luxury goods, hospitality, travel, professional consultancy, and IT services. The post highlights the implications for businesses (updating systems for compliance) and consumers (potential price changes), emphasizing the government's aim for clarity and easier compliance. It concludes by advising consultation with tax professionals for specific sector-related queries.

This blog post provides a comprehensive guide to the upcoming GST rate changes in India, effective 22 September 2025, focusing specifically on the implications for Input Tax Credit (ITC) on stock. It explains the new simplified tax slab structure (5%, 18%, 40% for luxury goods) and details how businesses should handle ITC for stock purchased before the changes, supplies made after the changes, and unsold old inventory. The post offers practical advice on identifying stock, claiming eligible ITC, reversing ITC where necessary, seeking manufacturer support, and maintaining audit-ready records to navigate this significant tax transition effectively.

This blog post analyzes the impact of the latest GST reforms on the Indian media industry. It highlights how, despite appeals from media and advertising groups, the sector received no significant relief regarding tax parity for digital publications, input tax credit access, or flexible tax payment timing. The article details the approved reforms that benefited other sectors and consumers, contrasting them with the ignored pleas of the media, leading to concerns about worsening the digital divide, liquidity pressure, and hindered cost recovery. It concludes that the lack of targeted reforms poses a major setback for innovation, job creation, and overall growth in the Indian media landscape.

This blog details the significant GST cuts introduced as a 'Diwali gift' for the nation. It highlights how these reforms aim to simplify the tax structure and ease financial burdens across various sectors including daily essentials, agriculture, healthcare, education, and certain electronic appliances and vehicles, ultimately fostering a self-reliant India. The article also touches upon process reforms and a positive message from the Prime Minister.