Real Estate & Construction Sector – GST Updates from the 56th Council Meeting
Overview The 56th GST Council meeting held in September 2025 brought significant changes for the Real Estate and Construction sector. These updates focus on rationalising GST rates for key construction materials and clarifying the treatment of specified works contracts. Unless otherwise notified, the changes are effective from 22 September 2025. A) GOODS – Construction Materials […]
Next-Gen GST 2.0: 25 FAQs That Will Brighten Your Business Like a Diwali Gift
Introduction: India’s tax landscape is stepping into a next-generation phase with the GST Council’s recent decisions. This isn’t just another update; it’s the beginning of a Next-Gen GST framework. From 22nd September 2025, new rates, exemptions, and compliance rules will come into effect — changes designed not just to simplify taxation but to reshape the […]
56th GST Council Meeting – Complete Sector-Wise GST Rate Changes & Key Announcements
56th GST Council Meeting
Recent GST Refund Cases in India and Their Solutions
GST refund are vital for business cash flow. When GST refunds face delays or denials, companies struggle to maintain liquidity. Recently, several courts across India delivered important rulings that shaped the future of refund claims. Below is a summary of the most relevant cases and their practical outcomes. 1. Refund of ITC on Business Closure […]
GSTR-9 & 9C Filing for FY 2024-25: Key Change & Best Practices
Introduction: Why GSTR 9 & 9C Matter in FY 2024-25 With increasing GST scrutiny, tighter deadlines, and data-driven enforcement, filing GSTR 9 (Annual Return) and GSTR 9C (Reconciliation Statement) for FY 2024-25 has become a strategic financial exercise that impacts your audit exposure and refund eligibility. Taxpayers must ensure accuracy, consistency with books, and audit […]
GST Made Simple: When You Exchange Goods and Services Without Money
Introduction: The exchange of goods and services without involving money may sound simple, but under GST it carries specific tax implications. Such transactions are common in business — for example, when companies swap advertising for products, or professionals exchange services. Even though no money changes hands, GST still applies because the law treats these exchanges […]
September 2025 Compliance Calendar for Businesses
Running a business in India means keeping track of multiple tax and regulatory deadlines every month. Missing these can result in penalties and interest, which is why staying updated with the compliance calendar is important. Here is a simplified list of all the important due dates in September 2025. Key Compliance Dates – September 2025 […]
Advisory: System Enhancement for Order-Based Refunds (GST)
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has announced an important enhancement to the system for processing refunds under the category “On account of Assessment/Enforcement/Appeal/Revision/Any Other Order (ASSORD)”. This change directly addresses long-standing challenges faced by taxpayers and tax officers while filing refund applications in cases linked to demand orders. Background – The Earlier Limitation […]
GST Refunds 2025: 25 Advanced FAQs Every Business Should Know
Getting GST refunds is not just about compliance—it is about keeping your working capital free. Many businesses struggle because of mistakes, mismatched returns, or missing documents. This guide answers 25 advanced questions on GST refund with clear, direct, and practical insights. 1. What are the key grounds for GST refunds? Refunds arise mainly from exports, […]
State-Wise SGST Subsidy Schemes: A Complete Guide for Startups and Enterprises
Introduction State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) is an important part of India’s GST system, collected by state governments on sales within their state. To boost investments and encourage industrial growth, many states reimburse part of this tax to eligible businesses. This is known as the SGST subsidy or reimbursement scheme. These subsidies help companies […]