India: Recommendations of GST Council meeting
Continued implementation of “Next-Generation GST Reform”
The 57th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council Meeting held on October 8, 2026, continued the implementation of the "Next-Generation GST Reform" unveiled at the 56th GST Council Meeting in 2025, which primarily focused on rate rationalization.
Implementation of the reform includes various measures aimed at simplifying compliance, rationalizing input tax credit provisions, facilitating exports and refunds, and promoting technology-driven tax administration.
Read an October 2026 report prepared by the KPMG member firm in India