Shri Vivek Chaturvedi, Chairman CBIC & Shri Sanjay Mangal, Member (GST), CBIC interacted with Trade Associations and taxpayers in Bengaluru on 13.10.2026, regarding the path breaking reforms carried out in the 57th meeting of the GST Council. Smt. Kajal Singh, Chief Commissioner of Central Tax, Bengaluru Zone and Shri. Vipul Bansal, Commissioner of Commercial Taxes Govt. of Karnataka, and Senior officials of Central and State GST administration were also present in the outreach.
Around 250 representatives of trade and taxpayers actively participated in the session, welcomed the recommendations of the GST Council aimed at facilitating ease of doing business, and shared their views during the discussions.
Following the meeting with Trade, the Chairman and Member had an interactive session with officers of CBIC posted in Bengaluru Zone.
#57th_GST_Council
Heartiest congratulations to Ms. Sneha S.S., Tax Assistant, Bengaluru North West Commissionerate, for her stellar performance in securing the 🥉 Bronze Medal for India in the Mixed 4×100m Relay at the Asian Games 2026.
Her remarkable achievement is a testament to her dedication, discipline and unwavering pursuit of excellence. CBIC takes immense pride in Ms. Sneha S.S. for bringing glory to the nation and honour to the organisation through her outstanding sporting accomplishment.
CBIC extends its best wishes to Ms. Sneha S.S. for continued success and many more milestones in her sporting journey. 🇮🇳
#AsianGames2026 #Sneha
@IntrCity Worst experience with intrcity. It is the at the horrible restaurants you make us eat and the dirtiest places you stop the bus for bio breaks. You have a lot to improve on the service quality before you boast of anything.
𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!
Under the leadership of PM @narendramodi, the vision of “Virasat Bhi, Vikas Bhi” has reshaped India’s approach to development. This journey is not just about preserving monuments but about restoring pride in India’s civilisational identity while integrating heritage with national growth.
India has brought back over 668 stolen antiquities, strengthened spiritual infrastructure like Kashi Vishwanath Corridor and Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple, and expanded global recognition for Indian traditions.
At the same time, massive efforts in digitising manuscripts, expanding pilgrimage infrastructure, and improving tourism connectivity have ensured that India’s cultural legacy is preserved and shared with future generations.
#12YearsOfVikasBhiVirasatBhi
"We said, in order to sustain growth at the level at which we are, so that we are the fastest growing economy, we should keep that momentum up. We are putting our primary emphasis on manufacturing. It's not going to be just the large industries who are going to get the PLI (production-linked incentive) support.
And in the PLI also, we have put in a lot of money, the Electronics Mission 2.0 is going to have ₹40,000 crores. Similarly, the PLI for the semiconductors also continues. Now, with all that said, we have also named seven strategic sectors in which we will take that forward."
Smt @nsitharaman in an interview with @livemint. #ViksitBharatBudget
Read the full interview here: https://t.co/vv7aO6jGzC
"The big picture, the destination is Viksit Bharat by 2047. But the picture clarity, or the prism through which you are looking at Viksit Bharat, is stability: providing stability to the taxpayer, providing stability in policy to manufacturers, providing stability as a government for Centre-state relations, providing stability for newer visionary work, and providing stability in carrying forward reforms, further and further.
So stability it is - the government is in its third term, continuing with the same Prime Minister, that’s the assurance businesses get.
And this government has anyway been very responsive to the wishlist of industry."
- Smt @nsitharaman in an interview to @htTweets. #ViksitBhararBudget
Read the full interview here: https://t.co/8CA18bCimL
A Customs Union enables participating countries to remove customs duties on trade among themselves while adopting a common external tariff on imports from non-member countries. By harmonising tariff structures, such arrangements simplify trade rules, reduce barriers for businesses, and support smoother movement of goods across borders within the union.
#DoC_GoI #CustomsUnion #InternationalTrade #TradePolicy @RajeshAgrawal94@PIB_India
या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना। या ब्रह्माच्युतशंकरप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा वन्दिता सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा ॥ . Happy Vasant Panchami to all 🙏💐
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi, has approved the continuation of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) up to FY 2030-31 along with extension of funding support for promotional and developmental activities and gap funding.
Atal Pension Yojana ensures old-age income security for millions of low-income and unorganised sector workers. The scheme enhances financial inclusion and strengthens the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 by providing sustainable social security.
As of 19th January 2026, over 8.66 crore subscribers have been enrolled, making APY a cornerstone of India’s inclusive social security framework.
Read more: https://t.co/aSkzYaA0mZ
महाराष्ट्राच्या सामाजिक-राजकीय परिदृश्यावर खोलवर प्रभाव टाकणारे
दिवंगत मा. बाळासाहेब ठाकरे यांच्या जन्मशताब्दीनिमित्त, या दिग्गज व्यक्तिमत्त्वाला भावपूर्ण आदरांजली.
तीक्ष्ण बुद्धिमत्ता, प्रभावी वक्तृत्व आणि ठाम विचारसरणीसाठी ओळखले जाणारे बाळासाहेब जनतेशी एक अद्वितीय नाते जपून होते. राजकारणाबरोबरच त्यांना संस्कृती, साहित्य आणि पत्रकारितेचीही विशेष आवड होती. व्यंगचित्रकार म्हणून त्यांच्या कारकिर्दीत समाजाचे सूक्ष्म निरीक्षण आणि विविध विषयांवरील निर्भय भाष्य दिसून येते.
महाराष्ट्राच्या प्रगतीसाठी त्यांच्या दृष्टिकोनातून आम्हाला मोठी प्रेरणा मिळते आणि ती साकार करण्यासाठी आम्ही सदैव प्रयत्नशील राहू.
On the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, which is commemorated as Parakram Diwas, we recall his indomitable courage, resolve and unparalleled contribution to the nation. He epitomised fearless leadership and unwavering patriotism. His ideals continue to inspire generations to build a strong India.
During the duty on 17/18.01.2026, officers of the Airport Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone–III, seized 1.590 kg of 24 KT Gold dust in capsules form valued at Rs. 2,15,07,455/- (Two Crore Fifteen Lakh Seven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Five only) from a Bangladeshi national who arrived from Dubai and in transit to Dhaka, while handing over the smuggled gold to the AIASL airport staff. Both the persons involved were arrested under the provisions of The Customs Act.
India-AI Impact Summit 2026
✱ The India–AI Impact Summit 2026 will be the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South
✱ It will be held from 16 to 20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as a five-day programme covering policy, research, industry, and public engagement
✱ It will be anchored on 3 foundational pillars, or 'Sutras': People, Planet and Progress
✱ The India AI Impact Expo is expected to feature over 400 exhibitors across more than seven thematic pavilions, with participation of over 1.5 lakh visitors
Read here: https://t.co/gO1ND2dAwX
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The Finance Act, 2025 introduced comprehensive changes to the Personal Income Tax structure under the New Tax Regime (NTR), leaving more money in taxpayers’ hands. These changes are effective from FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27).
#BudgetForViksitBharat#PBC2026
Over the past five years, India has signed seven Free Trade Agreements and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements with key global partners. These include the CECPA with Mauritius in 2021, India’s first trade agreement with any African country; the CEPA with the UAE in 2022, under which bilateral trade crossed the USD 100 billion mark in FY25; and the ECTA with Australia in 2022, India’s first trade agreement with 100% tariff elimination.
India further concluded the CEPA with Oman in 2025, achieving its highest-ever tariff coverage from the GCC, the FTA with New Zealand in 2025, negotiated in just nine months, the CETA with the UK in 2025 providing 99% tariff-free access for Indian exports, and the TEPA with EFTA in 2024/2025, backed by the largest FDI commitment of USD 100 billion.
#DoC_GoI #FTA #TradePolicy #FreeTradeAgreements @RajeshAgrawal94@PIB_India
Meet Major Omita Dalvi and Squadron Leader Aruvi Jayadev, two officers of Indian Armed Forces who have emerged as the face of women's empowerment. They are part of India's historic "Samudra Pradakshina" a tri-services all-women Circumnavigation Sailing expedition - a nine month long voyage across the globe that covers over 26,000 nautical miles.
For these women officers, who came back ashore after covering 10,000 nautical miles, this mission is about shattering some old myths.
📹 PTI
Great expedition— bringing to life an ancient Indian maritime technique, building the ship, sailing across from India and anchoring in Oman. Congratulations @indiannavy sailors, Commander Vikas Sheoran and expedition head Hemant Kumar. Appreciation @sanjeevsanyal for having linked Ajanta cave paintings of a merchant vessel to today’s shipbuilding craftsmen. Living the experience by sailing on majestic @INSVKaundinya Sanyal has taken research, explore and write to a new level. Congratulations once again.
Launched preparations for BRICS India 2026 with the unveiling of website, theme and logo, alongside MoS’ @KVSinghMPGonda and @PmargheritaBJP.
🇮🇳’s chairship of BRICS will adopt a ‘Humanity-first’ and ‘people-centric’ approach to build for resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminals (GCTs): Driving India’s Logistics Transformation
India’s logistics sector has made remarkable progress in recent years, achieving a significant milestone with logistics costs now reduced to 7.97% of GDP. This achievement reflects the success of sustained reforms and integrated planning, positioning the nation closer to global benchmarks. It demonstrates how coordinated infrastructure development and digital integration are reshaping the logistics landscape, making it more efficient, competitive, and future-ready.
At the heart of this transformation is the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, which has brought together railways, highways, ports, and airports into a unified framework. By enabling seamless multimodal connectivity, the plan aims to strengthen industry competitiveness, support initiatives such as Ease of Doing Business and Make in India, and ensure balanced regional growth. The Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) are a key pillar of this vision, driving modern logistics solutions that will continue to enhance India’s role as a global trade hub.
Read here: https://t.co/RS0MZrimRz
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