57th GST Council meeting recommends process reforms
The Council met at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, chaired by the Union Finance Minister, its first meeting since the GST 2.0 rate overhaul of September 2025.
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The Council met at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, chaired by the Union Finance Minister, its first meeting since the GST 2.0 rate overhaul of September 2025.
The GST portal no longer accepts returns filed after three years from their due date. Pending GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and annual returns should be cleared before they time out.
Most goods and services moved to 5% and 18%, with a special 40% rate for a limited set of demerit and luxury goods replacing the 28% slab plus cess.
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Clarifications issued on GST law and procedure.
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