Next-Gen GST Process Reforms

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👉 DRI busts another attempt to circumvent ban on Pakistani goods under ‘operation deep manifest’; seizes around 25,000 kg Pakistan-origin watermelon seeds; two arrested

👉 Investigation uncovers Dubai-routed transshipment and misdeclaration of country of origin; Detection of ni origin watermelon and muskmelon seeds smuggled into the country

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Continuing CBIC's outreach following the 57th GST Council, Shri Vivek Chaturvedi, Chairman, CBIC, and Shri Sanjay Mangal, Member (GST), CBIC, met with trade associations and taxpayers from Maharashtra in Mumbai, India’s financial and commercial capital, on 22 Oct 2026. Ms. Prachi ssioner, GST & Central Excise, Mumbai Zone, Shri Asheesh Sharma, Commissioner of State Tax, GST, Maharashtra, and senior CGST–SGST officers were present.

👉 Addressing over 150 representatives from trade bodies, industry associations, chambers, and professional organisations, the Chairman highlighted GST’s contribution to realising Viksit Bharat 2047 and outlined key reforms announced. The Member highlighted various measures being undertaken by the Board to make compliance easier.

👉 Stakeholders were invited to share feedback, and queries, which were addressed by the Chairman and Member, who also interacted with CBIC officers of Mumbai Zone.

🚨 DRI busts interstate gold smuggling syndicate: Bangladesh to Hyderabad via Kolkata

👉 Gold and foreign currency valued at Rs. 5.84 crore seized under Customs Act

👉 All 5 persons arrested and Remanded to judicial custody by the jurisdictional Magistrate

👉 On 18 October gence about a syndicate smuggling foreign-origin gold from Bangladesh and moving it towards Hyderabad via Kolkata, DRI officers intercepted a Scorpio vehicle on the outskirts of Vijayawada.

👉 A specially fabricated cavity in the vehicle concealed foreign currency: $60,000 and EUR 21,500. During interrogation, the two occupants revealed they had delivered gold on the outskirts of Vijayawada and that the currency was part of the sale proceeds.

👉 Acting swiftly on this information, DRI officers intercepted 3 gold carriers travelling to Hyderabad in a public bus at a toll plaza. Three foreign-origin gold bars weighing approx. 3.147 kg were recovered from pouches tied around their waists.

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Shri Vivek Chaturvedi, Chairman, CBIC, and Shri Sanjay Mangal, Member (GST), CBIC, held an interactive outreach session with trade associations and taxpayers from Gujarat in Ahmedabad on 22 Oct 2026, on the landmark reforms approved at the 57th GST Council meeting. Shri Sunil ssioner, GST & Central Excise, Ahmedabad Zone, Shri Roopwant Singh, Chief Commissioner of State Tax, Ahmedabad, and senior CGST–SGST officers were present.

👉 The Chairman highlighted GST’s role in realising Viksit Bharat 2047 and discussed key reforms, including automated refunds, enhanced prosecution thresholds, withdrawal of arrest-related provisions, reduced human interface, vehicle-inspection safeguards, centralised administration, and faceless assessment. Stakeholders were invited to share feedback.

👉 Over 350 representatives from trade bodies, industry associations, chambers, and professional organisations attended. Queries on registration, appeals, returns, and policy measures were addressed by the Chairman and Member (GST), who also interacted with CBIC officers of Ahmedabad Zone.

👉 DRI seizes more than 9 kg methamphetamine in intensified crackdown on synthetic drug trafficking in Bhopal; One held

👉 Major seizure at Bhopal ISBT highlights growing threat of synthetic narcotics

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Shri Vivek Chaturvedi, Special Secretary, Government of India & Chairman, CBIC, and Ms. Christine Stevenson, Comptroller & Chief Executive of the New Zealand Customs Service, signed the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on Electronic Origin Data Exchange of Trade in Goods between India anober 2026. The MoC will enable advance electronic exchange of origin data, strengthen risk management and facilitate the smooth and predictable movement of legitimate goods. It also ensures that the benefits of the India–New Zealand FTA, which has come into force on 20th October, 2026, reach businesses in both countries swiftly and with greater certainty.

👉 DRI seizes more than 43 lakh foreign-origin smuggled cigarettes worth Rs. 8.64 crore in Mizoram; one arrested

👉 Intelligence-led interception on Champhai–Aizawl Road again exposes suspected cigarette smuggling from Myanmar

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The India–New Zealand FTA opens new avenues for trade and investment, with 100% of Indian exports set to receive duty-free access to New Zealand from the Entry into Force. The agreement also delivers New Zealand’s best-ever services offer to India and facilitates USD 20 billion xtiles and leather to agriculture, pharmaceuticals and MSMEs, the Agreement strengthens economic cooperation while safeguarding India’s dairy and agricultural interests, creating new opportunities for businesses, farmers, professionals and exporters.

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Major NDPS Seizure at Bengaluru Airport |
18.10.2026
Bengaluru Customs intercepted a passenger arriving from Bangkok, Thailand, and seized 15.500 kg of hydroponic ganja, valued at ₹5.43 crore, concealed to evade Customs detection.
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👉 DRI foils major ganja trafficking attempt and seizes 591 kg cannabis smuggled from Nepal

👉 Intelligence-led operation uncovers 81 packets of ganja concealed in ingenious compartments in a truck suspected to be carrying contraband from Nepal

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👉 DRI seizes over seven kg amphetamine and three kg cocaine as it intensifies crackdown on drug trafficking in country; three arrested

👉 Intelligence-led interceptions at Bengaluru & Delhi airports and near Nagpur expose attempts to traffic contraband concealed in passenger bagg://t.co/RhhbhQOp6y

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🪙 Gold Rods Concealed in a Floor Spring Recovered at IGI Airport

On 19.10.2026, based on spot profiling, Customs officers at IGI Airport intercepted an Indian passenger arriving from Dubai (Flight EK-512).

A detailed search of his baggage found 3.20 kg of gold in rod form, r spring.

Approx. value: ₹4.03 crore

📌 Spot profiling and a thorough search exposed a concealment built to avoid detection.

Case booked under the Customs Act, 1962. Further investigation underway.

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👉 DRI seizes massive 137 kg consignment of crystal meth; busts coastal drug trafficking network; 4 arrested in Tamil Nadu

👉 Major intelligence-led operation foils suspected attempt to smuggle drug to Sri Lanka through maritime route

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🚨 Mumbai Airport (CSMIA) Customs: ₹34.95 crore of contraband seized, 5–16 Oct 2026
🟡 Gold: 15.075 kg | ₹19.05 cr
💊 Narcotics: 19.178 kg incl. suspected hydroponic weed | ₹7.73 cr
💎 Diamonds: 2,088.70 ct | ₹6.51 cr
💵 Foreign currency: US$23,100 | ₹22 lakh
⌚ Watches | 30 iPhones, 6 refurbished laptops, wearable devices, 56,000 cigarette sticks | ₹52.63 lakh
🦊 Wildlife: 9 fennec foxes (8 alive, 1 dead), native to the Saharan desert region
66 cases booked | 32 persons arrested
Sustained enforcement under the Customs Act, 1962, the NDPS Act, 1985 and allied laws, including wildlife protection, is stopping the smuggling of gold, narcotics, currency, diamonds, watches and protected wildlife. It safeguards revenue, public health, biodiversity and national security.
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Shri Vivek Chaturvedi, Chairman, CBIC and Shri Sanjay Mangal, Member (GST), CBIC, held an interactive session with trade associations and taxpayers in Nagpur on 16.10.2026 to discuss the landmark reforms introduced at the 57th meeting of the GST Council. Shri Sandeep Puri, Chief Customs, Nagpur Zone, along with senior officers of the CGST & SGST, were also present.

👉Addressing the gathering, the CBIC Chairman highlighted GST’s role in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and emphasised the importance of procedural reforms alongside tax rate rationalisation. Key measures discussed included automated refunds, higher prosecution thresholds, withdrawal of arrest-related provisions, reduced human intervention, stricter vehicle inspection safeguards, centralised GST administration and faceless assessment. Stakeholders were also invited to provide feedback on the proposed framework.

👉More than 140 representatives from trade bodies, industry associations, chambers of commerce and professional associations participated in the programme. During the open-house session, participants welcomed the reforms and sought clarifications on GST registration, tax rates and other policy changes, which were addressed by the Chairman and Member (GST). Subsequently, they also held an interactive session with CBIC officers posted in Nagpur Zone.

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{1/3} Dr. Shailendra Kumar Sinha, Pr. DG, DGTS, along with Shri N. Sridhar, Chief Commissioner, Vizag Zone, Pr. ADG, DGTS, CZU & departmental officers, met with MSME Trade Representatives & GST Stakeholders in Visakhapatnam on 15.10.2026.
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GST Registration Process

Shri Vivek Chaturvedi, Chairman, CBIC, along with Shri Sanjay Mangal, Member (GST), CBIC, interacted with GST taxpayers and trade and industry representatives in Hyderabad on 15.10.2026 to discuss GST process reforms and key recommendations of the 57th GST Council Meeting. The articipation of around 250 stakeholders, representing MSMEs, large manufacturers, service providers, traders, exporters, start-ups, e-commerce operators and industry associations.

👉The Chairman, CBIC, highlighted GST’s role in achieving Viksit Bharat @ 2047 and outlined Next-Gen GST process reforms aimed at simplifying compliance and easing the burden on honest taxpayers. Key measures included automated refunds, reduced manual interventions, rationalisation of arrest and prosecution provisions, and intelligence-based vehicle inspections. He also sought stakeholder feedback on the proposed centralised administration of GST for taxpayers under Central Government jurisdiction.

👉Shri Vivek Chaturvedi and Shri Sanjay Mangal addressed participants’ queries and welcomed suggestions for further reforms. Trade and industry representatives appreciated the GST Council’s recommendations, emphasising their potential to strengthen trust-based tax administration, improve business cash flows and enhance ease of doing business. In a subsequent interaction with CBIC officers, the Chairman and Member (GST) stressed the need for transparent, friction-free and predictable tax administration.