The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has initiated a series of stakeholder consultations to discuss the recently recommended Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms and rate rationalization.
Following the 56th GST Council meeting held on September 3, 2025, the government is moving towards broad-based structural changes in GST, aiming to simplify compliance and ensure smoother implementation across industries.
In an official communication issued on September 8, 2025, CBIC informed that the meetings will be chaired by Shri Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Chairman, CBIC, with participation from industry associations, trade bodies, and sectoral representatives. The objective of the consultations is to address technical queries, clarify reform measures, and facilitate wider dissemination of GST changes before they are rolled out.
Stakeholders have been asked to confirm participation via email, and the consultations will take place at Kalpavriksha, North Block, New Delhi, between September 10–12, 2025.
Sector-Wise Consultation Schedule
- All Industry Associations (September 10, 11:00 AM)
- Participants: ASSOCHAM, FICCI, CII, PHDCCI
- Coordinating Officer: Sh. Ananya Kumar Singh (DPIIT/DoC)
- Ministries: Heavy Industries, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Consumer Affairs
- Consumer Electronics Sector (September 10, 12:30 PM)
- Participants: Consumer Electronics & Appliances Manufacturers Association, Indian Cellular & Electronics Association
- Ministry: Electronics & IT
- FMCG, Handicrafts, Toys, Miscellaneous Sector (September 10, 3:00 PM)
- Participants: Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts, Sports Goods Promotion Council, Gym Service Providers Association, All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation
- Ministries: Commerce, MSME, Khadi & Village Industries
- Medical & Pharma Sector (September 10, 5:30 PM)
- Participants: IDMA, OPPI, Medical Devices Industry, Ophthalmological Society, Indian Healthcare Federation
- Ministries: Pharmaceuticals, Health & Family Welfare
- Hospitality Sector (September 11, 10:00 AM)
- Participants: Hotel Association of India, Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India
- Ministry: Tourism
- Renewable Energy Sector (September 11, 11:30 AM)
- Participants: Solar, Wind, and Power Developers’ Associations, Ancillary Manufacturers
- Ministry: New & Renewable Energy
- Construction Sector (September 11, 3:30 PM)
- Participants: National Highway Builders Federation, Builders Association of India, Cement Manufacturers, Confederation of Real Estate Developers
- Ministries: Housing & Urban Affairs, Heavy Industries, Road Transport & Highways
- Paper Sector (September 11, 5:00 PM)
- Participants: Indian Paper Manufacturers Association, Newspaper Manufacturer Association, Agro & Recycled Paper Mills, INS
- Ministry: DPIIT
- Textile & Fibre Sector (September 12, 10:00 AM)
- Participants: Synthetic Fibre Association, Manmade Fibre Industry, Spinners Association, Textile Industry Confederation, Apparel Export Promotion Council
- Ministry: Textiles
- Automobile & Transport Sector (September 12, 11:30 AM)
- Participants: SIAM, ACMA, Tyre Manufacturers, Transporters Welfare Association, Multi-Modal Transport Operators
- Ministries: Heavy Industries, Road Transport, Railways, Civil Aviation
- Leather Sector (September 12, 1:00 PM)
- Participants: Council for Leather Exports
- Ministries: DPIIT, Commerce
- Food Sector (September 12, 2:00 PM)
- Participants: Indian Dairy Association
- Ministry: Consumer Affairs
Objective of the Consultation
The consultation exercise is designed to:
- Clarify technical aspects of GST reforms and rate rationalization.
- Facilitate smooth industry transition by addressing sector-specific issues.
- Ensure collaborative policy rollout by incorporating feedback from trade and industry stakeholders.
CBIC Director (TRU-I), Ms. Puneeta Bedi, in her signed communication emphasized the importance of participation to ensure effective dissemination of reform measures.
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