GST Council to Meet on September 12 to Discuss Input Tax Credit and Refund Norms
The 57th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2026, in New Delhi, preceded by an officers' meeting on September 11. The Council is expected to discuss easing restrictions on blocked input tax credit under Section 17(5) of the CGST Act, refund norms related to accumulated ITC under the inverted duty structure, and unutilised inter-state ITC transfers. Details on the venue and agenda will be shared ahead of the meetings. These discussions aim to address industry concerns about tax credit blockages and working capital constraints.
First-hand measurement across 6 sources
We measured how 6 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 47/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 29 Aug, 10:06 am. Other outlets followed.