Goods & Service Tax (GST) 6 September 2026
India GST Updates: Collections, Court Rulings, and Fraud Cases
Maharashtra remains the top GST collector for June‑July 2026, while Gujarat and Karnataka show the fastest growth. The Bombay High Court deems the GST Department's arrest process an abuse of process. Major fraud investigations target Hiten Bhagat and Romi Bhagat for nearly ₹8 crore scams. A sewage overflow on Chennai's GST Road continues to trouble commuters, and Singapore's GST contribution rises to S$21.7 billion, boosting overall tax revenue.
- GST Collections: Maharashtra continues to dominate state‑wise GST collections for June‑July 2026, with Gujarat and Karnataka posting the fastest growth. Read more
- Court Critique: Bombay High Court Justice M.M. Nerlikar labels the GST Department's arrest procedure an “abuse of process.” Read more
- Fraud Arrests: Economic Offences Wing books Hiten Bhagat in a ₹7.99 cr GST fraud; Mumbai Crime Branch probes Romi Bhagat for a similar scheme. Read more | Crime Branch details
- Local Issue: Sewage water keeps overflowing onto the GST Road junction in Chromepet, Chennai, creating a nuisance for commuters. Read more
- Singapore Tax: GST contributed S$21.7 bn (22.3%) to Singapore's FY2025/26 tax revenue, up 9.4% year‑on‑year. Read more
- Advisory Board: Former Customs & GST Commissioner Sanjay Sharan joins the IndianPSU.com advisory board. Read more
- Regulation Guide: Updated GST rules outline procedures for search, seizure and inspection. Read more
- International Case: A Chinese national avoided a S$560,000 fine for smuggling 30,000 bottles of beer, facing jail instead. Read more
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