Recap of Latest updates posted on 03.08.2026
Notification No.19/2026-Customs (ADD) dated 31.07.2026
CBIC issued Notification no. 19/2026-Customs (ADD) dated 31.07.2026 that Seeks to extend anti dumping duty on imports of “Untreated Fumed Silica” originating in or exported from China PR till and inclusive of 10th February 2027.
DGFT-Public Notice No. 23/2026-27 dated 03.08.2026
DGFT issued Public Notice No. 23/2026-27 dated 03.08.2026 regarding Fixation of new seven SIONs at SION No. No. A-3708, A-3709, A-3710, A-3711, А-3712, A-3713 & A-3714 under “Chemical and Allied Product” (Product Code-‘A’).
DGFT-Public Notice No. 24/2026-27 dated 03.08.2026
DGFT issued Public Notice No. 24/2026-27 dated 03.08.2026 Inviting TRQ Applications under India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) for Financial Year (FY) 2026-27
Appeal against judgment of GSTAT Principal bench in the case of Dow Chemical has been filed before SC. This appears to be the first case of GSTAT order being challenged before SC.
GST inspections detect Rs. 70 crore tax evasion in jewellery business
State GST department’s intelligence and enforcement wing has detected tax evasion worth Rs. 70 crore in jewellery business. Of this, Rs. 2.87 crore has been recovered for govt in the form of tax and penalties.
Andhra Pradesh records 21% growth in GST collections till July, beats national average
Andhra Pradesh recorded Rs 13,283 crore net GST collections till July 2026, registering a 21 per cent year-on-year growth against the national average of 17 per cent, while total commercial tax collections rose 20 per cent to Rs 20,464.7 crore during the period, an official said.
Chandigarh’s GST collections rise 12% in July, outpace national average
GST collection rose 12% year-on-year to Rs 245 crore in July 2026, up from Rs 220 crore in the corresponding month last year, outperforming the national domestic GST growth rate of 10.1%, according to provisional Finance Ministry data released this week.
Labourer gets ₹2.79 crore GST notice, bank freezes her account
A 56-year-old daily wage worker from Tirupattur district was left shocked after discovering that her bank account had been frozen following a Goods and Services Tax (GST) notice demanding payment of ₹2.79 crore in tax dues.
Punjab records 20% growth in gross GST revenue: Cheema
Punjab finance, excise and taxation minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced on Saturday that the state has achieved a robust 20% growth in its gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue during the first four months of the current financial year.
Traders confine GST officials during check in Chennai; police rescue them
The city police rescued a team of Goods and Services Tax (GST) officials after nearly 300 traders allegedly prevented them from leaving a stainless steel shop during an inspection at Sowcarpet on Thursday evening.
GST rationalisation for hotels, restaurants can boost tourism: SOTC CEO
Further rationalisation in goods and services tax (GST) on domestic hotels and restaurants could help fuel tourism growth in India, even as the country’s travel market continues to grow despite global uncertainties, according to SOTC Travel Managing Director and CEO Vishal Suri.
GSTN is taking downtime to enhance its services on the GST Portal on 04.08.2026 from 12:00 AM onwards until 6:30 am of 04.08.2026.
Gross and Net GST revenue collections for the month of July, 2026
Please click on the link below to view the gross and net GST revenue collections for the month of July, 2026.
Disputed tax demand drops ₹16,690 cr after hike in tax appeal limits: Govt
The increase in monetary thresholds for filing tax dispute appeals at ITAT, high courts, and the Supreme Court has led to about ₹16,690 crore reduction in disputed tax demand, Parliament was informed on Monday.
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