# India GST Council reform discussions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-gst-council-reform-discussions
> Updated: 2026-09-06T13:57:49.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

The 57th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting, originally scheduled for September 12 in New Delhi, is expected to be postponed to October 7. This rescheduling is reportedly due to a conflict with the BRICS Leaders’ Summit.

The meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, follows a major tax slab rationalization implemented in September 2025. Key objectives for the session include simplifying registration processes for large businesses, addressing automation, and resolving non-uniform procedures between central and state formations.

Discussions are also expected to cover critical pending issues such as input tax credit (ITC) restrictions, tax refunds, compliance, and accumulated credits caused by inverted duty structures. Additionally, the Council may address concerns regarding the online gaming industry following a Supreme Court decision on the classification of gaming and fantasy sports.

## Claims

- The 57th GST Council meeting is likely to be held on October 7 in New Delhi. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The meeting was postponed from September 12 due to a clash with the BRICS Leaders’ Summit. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Preparatory meetings for GST officers are scheduled for October 5 and October 6. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The meeting is expected to discuss input tax credit (ITC), refunds, and GST compliance. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Discussions may include easing restrictions on certain ITC claims and addressing accumulated credits from inverted duty structures. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The council may consider automating the GST registration cancellation process. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: GST Council meeting likely postponed to October 7

The 57th GST Council meeting is expected to be moved to October 7 in New Delhi to avoid clashing with the BRICS summit. Key topics include input tax credits, refunds, and compliance.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gst-council-meeting-likely-postponed-to-october-7

### 2026-08-29: GST Council to meet September 12 for tax reforms

The GST Council will meet on September 12 to discuss simplifying registration for large businesses and addressing tax litigation and input tax credit protections in India.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gst-council-to-meet-september-12-for-tax-reforms

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