New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms designed to lighten the compliance load on businesses are set to begin in phases from November 1, 2026. Changes that need amendments to the GST laws are targeted for April 1, 2027, according to Sanjay Mangal, Member (GST) at the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).

The decisions stem from the 57th GST Council meeting held on October 8, 2026, in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Mangal explained that the meeting concentrated on process and structural reforms to cut taxpayer compliance burden, smooth the flow of input tax credit (ITC), and speed up refunds.

"Wherever Act amendments are not required, ...