CGST
IndiGo Challenges Rs 117.52 Crore Input Tax Credit Penalty Imposed by Kerala CGST Authorities
Dec 03, 2025 10:35 am CST
IndiGo airline faces a Rs 117.52 crore penalty from Kerala CGST authorities over input tax credit claims from 2018-2022. The company has declared the order erroneous and plans to contest it before appropriate authorities, stating the penalty will not significantly impact its financial or operational performance. Following the announcement, IndiGo shares declined 1.60% on the market.
Finance Minister Sitharaman Urges GST Officers to Balance Politeness with Procedural Compliance
Oct 24, 2025 04:29 pm CST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called upon GST officers to adopt a polite and empathetic approach when dealing with honest taxpayers while maintaining procedural rigor. Speaking at the CGST building inauguration in Ghaziabad, she emphasized the need for technology integration to streamline registration processes and expedite grievance resolution, ultimately creating a more taxpayer-friendly GST ecosystem while ensuring enforcement against non-compliance.