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GST Council Meeting Rescheduled to October 7 Due to BRICS Summit
The council will review simpler registration rules, automation and tax compliance as officers meet on October 5-6, officials said.
- The GST Council rescheduled its 57th meeting to October 7, 2026, shifting from the original September 12 date to accommodate the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
- India will host the annual BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13, deliberating on pressing global challenges including economic consequences of the West Asia crisis.
- The Council will address registration simplification for businesses passing on tax credits exceeding Rs 2.5 lakh monthly, alongside automation and tax compliance changes.
- Chaired by Finance Minister Sitharaman and comprising state finance ministers, the session follows a year-long hiatus and will be preceded by officers' meetings on October 5 and 6.
- Approximately 1.68 crore businesses are currently registered under GST, which underwent major rate restructuring in September 2025 to establish a two-tier tax structure of 5 and 18 per cent.
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GST Council meeting rescheduled to October 7 due to BRICS summit
The GST Council meeting has been rescheduled to October 7 due to the BRICS summit. This meeting will occur after a gap of over a year for the council. Discussions will focus on simplifying GST registration for businesses passing tax credits. Automation and changes in GST registration cancellation are also on the agenda. The council previously approved a simplified scheme for small and low-risk businesses.
·Mumbai, India
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GST Council meeting rescheduled: BRICS Summit clash pushes 57th meet to October 7
The 57th GST Council meeting, scheduled for September 12 has been rescheduled due to a clash with the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The meeting is expected to discuss pending GST issues, including ITC, corporate guarantees and rate rationalisation.
·New Delhi, India
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