- 04 Aug 2026 06:20 PM
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Government Details 5% GST on Assistive Devices and Tax Benefits for PWDs
In reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2394, the Government stated that most specified assistive devices, rehabilitation aids and other goods for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) attract a concessional GST rate of 5%, while certain specified goods and specified rehabilitation, treatment and care services are exempt from GST subject to prescribed conditions.
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Government Shares GST Refund Pendency and Delay Measures for Exporters and MSMEs
In reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2478, the Government stated that, as on 31 March of FY 2023-24, FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26, refund claims pending under Central Tax formations for more than 60 days up to 90 days declined from 907 claims (₹274.24 crore) to 64 claims (₹163.60 crore), while claims pending for more than 90 days declined from 1,592 claims (₹695.84 crore) to 110 claims (₹64.10 crore).
Read More- 03 Aug 2026 06:16 PM
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Mint Quick Edit | The Indian economy is looking up—look at last month’s consumption indicators
From automobile sales to GST collections, July’s numbers spell good news on the growth front for India. While we may have escaped the worst feared effects of the war in West Asia, price stability remains a concern.
Read More- 30 Jul 2026 06:22 PM
GST Council Notifies New IGST Settlement Rules, 2026
Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/gst-council-notifies-igst-settlement-rules-2026.html
In reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1178 answered on 27.07.2026, the Ministry of Finance stated that the GST Council, at its 54th meeting held on 09.09.2024 in New Delhi, approved the constitution of a Committee of Officers on IGST Settlement comprising officers from the Centre and various States, including Kerala, to examine issues relating to IGST settlement and recommend improvements, including legislative amendments, system enhancements and refinements to the formula for apportionment of positive and negative IGST balances.
Read More- 29 Jul 2026 06:22 PM
Govt Retains 5% GST on Most Assistive Devices for Persons with Disabilities
In reply to Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1029 answered on 28.07.2026, the Ministry of Finance stated that representations have been received from various stakeholders seeking GST exemption on assistive devices and technologies used by persons with disabilities (PWDs).
Read More- 29 Jul 2026 06:18 PM
Govt Detects ₹38,134 Crore Fake ITC Fraud in 3 Years; 177 Arrests Reported
In reply to Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1050 answered on 28.07.2026, the Ministry of Finance stated that Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud cases detected by Central Tax formations during the last three years spanned multiple goods and services sectors, including iron & steel, textiles, plastics, paper products, plywood, cement, copper, works contract, manpower supply and real estate services, with State/UT-wise details provided in Annexures I–III.
Read More- 25 Jul 2026 05:25 PM
Marwar Association Seeks Procedural Clarifications on GSTAT Appeal Process
The Marwar GST Appellate Tribunal Bar Association, by letter dated 24.07.2026 addressed to the Registrar of the GST Appellate Tribunal, Jodhpur Bench, welcomed the commencement of hearings from 27.07.2026 and sought procedural clarifications to ensure uniformity during the Tribunal’s initial functioning.
Read More- 25 Jul 2026 05:19 PM
Delhi GST GRC Reviews Refunds, Registration, ITC & GSTN Issues
The supplied document is a Regulatory Update comprising the minutes of the Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) meeting held on 24.06.2026 under the co-chairpersonship of the Principal Chief Commissioner, CGST & CX, Delhi Zone and the Commissioner, Delhi State GST.
Read More- 22 Jul 2026 06:01 PM
Government Says No Review Yet of 5% GST on Hotels After Rate Cut
Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/government-review-5-percent-gst-hotels-rate-cut.html
Finance Ministry Says No Post-Implementation Review of 5% GST on Hotel Accommodation:
In a Lok Sabha reply to Unstarred Question No. 108 answered on 20 July 2026, the Ministry of Finance stated that, based on the recommendation of the GST Council in its 56th meeting held on 3 September 2025, the GST rate on hotel accommodation services with a transaction value of ₹7,500 or less per day was reduced from 12% with Input Tax Credit (ITC) to 5% without ITC. The reply states that the reduction is expected to lower the cost of services, improve affordability, stimulate consumption demand, enhance trade competitiveness, and reduce compliance burden and transaction costs. It further states that the Government has not undertaken any post-implementation review or data-based assessment of its impact on occupancy rates, tourist footfall, affordability, revenue trends, or tourism growth in Tier-II and Tier-III cities, including investment and employment generation. The reply also states that no proposal on this issue is pending before the GST Council and that discussions were held with stakeholders to emphasise that the benefit of the reduced tax rate should be passed on directly to consumers.
- 21 Jul 2026 06:31 PM
Wipro Consumer Care revenue up 9.3%, acquires hair care giant in Philippines
Strong rural demand and GST rate cuts helped push the annual gross turnover to ₹11,635 crore, even as high palm oil costs and Middle East trade disruptions put pressure on operating margins.
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