GST Council set to unveil next-gen reforms: 17-day refunds, simpler registrations, easier input tax credit
GST Council moved lower in a taxation development.
6 Oct 2026 · Business Today Mkts
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The analysis
This is a Tax / tariff / duty event. Duty and incentive changes reset landed cost and competitive position immediately, and unlike demand shifts they arrive on a known date.
Why it matters
- Tax changes flow through to post-tax earnings and can shift the relative appeal of entire asset classes.
- With GST Council involved, this carries a regulatory dimension that can outlast the immediate market reaction.
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