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The GST Council meeting announced GST 2.0 reforms for 2026, including simplified compliance, technology-led…

IN · 2026-10-08

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  1. Step 1 · The triggerGST Council announces simplified compliance, tech-led enforcement, arrest removal, and easier ITC recovery for 2026
  2. Step 2 · Knock-oncompliance cost falls for registered taxpayers while enforcement risk shifts toward digital-audit flags rather than physical raids
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onSMEs with digitised GST stacks capture faster ITC refunds and lower audit frequency; laggards face transition investment or persistent blockage
  4. Step 4 · Knock-onworking-capital efficiency improves for digitised SMEs as ITC recovery timelines compress
  5. Step 5 · Reaches youthe SME's own cash conversion cycle shortens, freeing liquidity for inventory or labour spend

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Source: Economic Times — Economy

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