Centre lifts ban on export of de-oiled rice bran
The Government on Friday lifted a two-year ban on the export of de-oiled rice bran (DORB), a key ingredient in cattle feed.
GST Official Held in Una After Trader’s Bribery Complaint
In Una district of Himachal Pradesh, the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a GST inspector red-handed accepting ₹50,000 in bribe from a local trader, officials confirmed.
Private insurers cut agent commissions after GST changes on health cover
Following a reduction in goods and services tax (GST) rates on individual health insurance premiums to nil from 18 per cent, and changes to input tax credit (ITC) norms with effect from October 1, 2025, some of the non-life insurers like ICICI Lombard General Insurance, Care Health Insurance, and Aditya Birla Health Insurance have reduced their commission payout to distributors on retail health insurance policies, sources said.
GST cuts push Navratri sales to 10-year high:
The Expectations of a consumption booster large enough to trigger a robust investment cycle from the massive goods and services tax (GST) cuts have crept higher with the Navratri sales this season being the highest in a decade, government sources said on Friday.
Income Tax raids target business group in Srinagar, Delhi and Mumbai
The Income Tax Department on Tuesday (October 1) carried out extensive raids against the Khazir Group, a prominent business conglomerate in Kashmir, with operations extending across multiple sectors including hospitality.
Niti Aayog proposes wider presumptive tax to boost FDI
In a move that will help accelerate foreign investments, a NITI Aayog paper on Friday suggested introducing an optional presumptive taxation regime with sector-specific benchmarks to reduce permanent establishment (PE) and profit attribution uncertainty on overseas investments in India.
Kalaignar TV moves Madras High Court against income tax proceedings related to 2G spectrum case
The 18-year-old alleged 2G spectrum scam has come back to haunt Kalaignar TV Private Limited, with the Income Tax (I-T) department reviving its inquiry into the receipt of ₹200 crore by the television channel during the assessment years 2009-10 and 2010-11.
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IMS & Auto-Populated GSTR-2B Handling
By: B Venkateswaran IRS, Assistant Commissioner Central GST (Retired)
This article outlines the process for handling auto-populated GSTR-2B data, specifically focusing on the treatment of inward supplies based on the correctness of the recipient’s GSTIN. It details the actions to be taken based on eligibility and receipt status, providing a clear workflow for accepting, rejecting, or pending entries.
Compilation of GST advisories & FAQs on Invoice Management System (IMS)
B Venkateswaran IRS, Assistant Commissioner Central GST (Retired), compiled all the Advisory & FAQs on Invoice management system (IMS).
New Changes in GSTN – Invoice Management System (IMS)
New changes in IMS from October 2025 – note by B Venkateswaran IRS, Assistant Commissioner Central GST (Retired)
Book: GST Manual (Acts & Rules) Oct-25 Edition
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