CA. Prasanna Kumar D

President, ICAI

CA. Mangesh Kinare

Vice-President, ICAI

CA. Umesh Sharma

Chairman, GST & IDTC

CA. Rajendra Kumar P

Vice–Chairman, GST & IDTC

E-Newsletter on GST – Sixty-ninth Edition

Background Material on GST – 14th (July 2026) Edition

GST Sectoral Guide on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods - (11.08.2026)

CA. Umesh Sharma, Chairman and CA. Rajendra Kumar P, Vice-Chairman of the GST & Indirect Taxes Committee of ICAI met Justice (Dr.) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, Hon'ble President, Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) to discuss matters relating to GST and offer ICAI’s proactive support to the Government.

GST Sectoral Guide on Charitable Trusts and NPOs – (14.07.2026)

(Meeting with Justice (Dr.) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, Hon'ble President, Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), by CA. Umesh Sharma, Chairman, CA. Rajendra Kumar P., Vice-Chairman, and CA. Smita Mishra, Secretary, GST & Indirect Taxes Committee of ICAI, to express gratitude for the extension of the limitation period for filing GST appeals before the GSTAT and to discuss the latest updates on the filing of appeals before the GSTAT and other related matters on 30.06.2026.)

A Public Outreach Programme on GSTAT was organised by the GST & IDTC on 22nd June 2026 at ICAI Mumbai. Shri Rajeev Purushottam Pande, Hon’ble Vice-President, GSTAT (Maharashtra & Goa), delivered the Keynote Address. Hon’ble Members of the Mumbai, Pune and Thane Benches shared valuable insights on the GSTAT appeal filing framework and procedures. CA. Umesh Sharma, Chairman, and CA. Rajendra Kumar P, Vice-Chairman, GST & IDTC, ICAI, were also present.

GST & IDTC had organised Two Days National Conference on GST dated June 20 and 21, 2026 which was jointly hosted by Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Branch (WIRC), Dhule & Branch (WIRC), Nanded Branch (WIRC) and the same was graciously inaugurated by Honourable CA. Mangesh Kinare, Vice President, ICAI and CA. Umesh Sharma, Chairman, GST & IDTC and other dignitaries whose esteemed presence commemorate the occasion, setting an exemplary tone for insightful and impactful discussions.

Handbook on Finalisation of Accounts with GST Perspective – (22.06.2026)

Handbook on Job Work under GST – (22.06.2026)

GST Act(s) and Rule(s)- Bare Law – (18.05.2026)

Practical Guide to GST Adjudication and Appeals including GSTAT – (13.05.2026)

Handbook on Government Supplies under GST (Including TDS Provisions) – (11.05.2026)

The GST & Indirect Taxes Committee, ICAI organised a Public Outreach Programme on GSTAT in Chennai on 9th May 2026.Hon’ble President, GSTAT, Justice Dr. Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, the Chief Guest, along with Hon’ble Vice President Shri Praveen Kumar Jain and Hon’ble Members of GSTAT, addressed the gathering and interacted with stakeholders through an engaging Q&A session on the evolving GST appellate framework. CA. Umesh Sharma, Chairman and CA. Rajendra Kumar P, Vice Chairman of the Committee, steered the deliberations.

Handbook on Returns and Payments under GST – (10.04.2026)

Meeting with Mr. Siddhartha Gupta, Asst. Registrar, GSTAT, by CA. Umesh Sharma, Chairman, & CA. Rajendra Kumar P, Vice - Chairman, GST & IDTC to discuss outreach prog. on the GSTAT with the objective of creating greater awareness among taxpayers.

Meeting with Dr. Shaifali G Singh, Director, GST Council Secretariat by CA. Umesh Sharma, Chairman, & CA. Rajendra Kumar P, Vice - Chairman, GST & IDTC to discuss knowledge partnership for strengthening GST implementation and enhancing taxpayer compliance.

Meeting with Mr. Pankaj Kumar Singh, Addl. Secy. GST Council Secretariat, by CA. Umesh Sharma, Chairman& CA. Rajendra Kumar P, Vice-Chairman, GST & IDTC to discuss knowledge supp. for strengthening GST implementation & enhancing compliance ecosystem.

Meeting with Mr. Manish Kumar Sinha, CEO, GSTN & his team by CA. Umesh Sharma, Chairman & CA. Rajendra Kumar P, Vice Chairman of GST & IDTC, to extend professional support to the Govt. & GSTN in strengthening the GST ecosystem.

Upcoming Events

GST Case Law Connect - A Monthly Webinar Series
Starting From: 01-10-2026
Venue: Online - https://live.icai.org/idtc/01102026
Duration: 2 hours
Contact Person.: GST & Indirect Taxes Committee, 01203045954, gst@icai.in
Registration Link.

Certificate Course on GST in Bengaluru- Batch No. CCG/P/165
Starting From: 09-10-2026
Venue: Venue- ICAI-Bengaluru Branch (SIRC) Vasanth Nagar Branch ICAI BHAWAN-16/O, Millers Tank Bed Area,Vasanth Nagar, Bangalore - 52
Duration: 10 days
Contact Person.: GST & Indirect Taxes Committee, 01203045954, gst@icai.in
Registration Link.

Certificate Course on GST- Patna- Batch No - CCG/P/169
Starting From: 10-10-2026
Venue: Hotel Amrapali Residency, 46, Sri Krishna Nagar Main Road, Kidwaipuri, near Income Tax Golamber, Patna, Bihar, 800001
Duration: 10 days
Contact Person.: GST & Indirect Taxes Committee, 01203045954, gst@icai.in
Registration Link.

One Day Conference on GST
Starting From: 10-10-2026
Venue: ICAI Bhawan, Behind VR Mall, Dumas Road, Rundh-Magdalla, Surat
Duration: 1 days
Contact Person.: Surat Branch (WIRC), 0000000000, surat@icai.org
Registration Link.

National Conference on Indirect Taxes
Starting From: 17-10-2026
Venue: Yashwantrao Chavan Smarak Samiti, Sector 27A, Behind Sant Tukaram Garden, Pradhikaran, Nigdi, Pune-411044.
Duration: 2 days
Contact Person.: Pimpri Chinchwad Branch (WIRC), 0000000000, pimpri.chinchwad@icai.org
Registration Link.

Certificate Course on GST in Kolkata-Batch No - CCG/P/168
Starting From: 13-11-2026
Venue: ICAI Centre of Excellence (CoE), Plot No. IIA/20, in Action Area- IIA, Newtown, Kolkata- 700156, Near Aliah University
Duration: 10 days
Contact Person.: GST & Indirect Taxes Committee, 01203045954, gst@icai.in
Registration Link.

Certificate Course on GST- Surat- Batch No - CCG/P/170
Starting From: 21-11-2026
Venue: Surat Branch of WIRC of ICAI, ICAI Bhawan, B/h. VR MAll, Dumas Road, Surat - 395007
Duration: 10 days
Contact Person.: GST & Indirect Taxes Committee, 01203045954, gst@icai.in
Registration Link.

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About the Committee

The GST & Indirect Taxes Committee is one of the most important non-standing Committees of the ICAI. The main function of the Committee is to examine the indirect taxes laws, rules, regulations, circulars, notifications etc., which may be enacted or issued by the Government from time to time and to send suitable memoranda containing suggestions for improvements in the respective legislation. The GST & Indirect Taxes Committee actively facilitates the process of formulation of budget by offering pre-budget and post-budget suggestions/comments to simplify tax laws and their administration for the purpose of making it more responsive to tax payers..

Another important function of the Committee is to enhance the awareness/ knowledge of...