India, Oct. 30 -- Industry body Nasscom has urged the finance ministry to defer the implementation of the revised GST rules for ecommerce delivery services to January 2027.

In a representation submitted to the ministry on October 28, the industry body sought an adequate transition period for marketplaces to overhaul their technology, accounting and compliance systems in line with the new regime.

It also urged the ministry to conduct consultations with ecommerce operators, logistics providers and other businesses impacted by the new norms.

It is pertinent to note that the GST rules were notified on October 27 and are scheduled to take effect on November 1, leaving companies only a few days to comply. The changes follow recommendations m...