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GST Council 2026 Pushes Faster Refunds, ITC Relief, Simplified Registration
The 57th GST Council meeting in 2026 announced a package of reforms aimed at accelerating tax refunds, easing input tax credit constraints, and simplifying the GST registration process. These measures are intended to make India's indirect tax regime more business‑friendly and reduce compliance burdens for companies across sectors.
The GST Council unveiled key changes to speed up refunds and loosen ITC rules, while also streamlining registration for new taxpayers.
- Faster refunds: Processing times cut, helping businesses free up cash flow.
- ITC relief: Expanded eligibility and reduced documentation requirements.
- Simplified registration: One‑window online portal and reduced paperwork.
These steps aim to create a smoother, more business‑friendly tax environment. [Read full details] (https://www.news18.com/business/economy/57th-gst-council-meeting-2026-live-updates-nirmala-sitharaman-gst-reforms-itc-refunds-arrest-powers-gst-registration-details-liveblog-10372246.html)
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