Starting July 2025, the GST Network will time-bar GST returns after three years from the due date, impacting filings like GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B. Implemented from August 2025, this measure, stemming from the Finance Act, 2023, aims to improve compliance and clear backlogs.
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The OECD has downgraded its global economic growth predictions due to the escalating trade war spurred by US tariffs. The revised forecast indicates a slowdown to 2.9% for both 2025 and 2026, impacting the US significantly with reduced growth projections and rising inflation. The organization urges countries to seek agreements to avoid further trade fragmentation.
T Rabi Sankar, RBI Deputy Governor, has been appointed as a part-time member of the 16th Finance Commission, replacing Ajay Narayan Jha. Sankar's term will last until the Commission submits its report or October 31, 2025. The Commission, chaired by Arvind Panagariya, is responsible for recommending the distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States.
Asian markets displayed caution amid tech-driven Wall Street gains, with trade headlines and geopolitical risks influencing investor sentiment. The US extended tariff exclusions on Chinese goods, while the Trump administration sought renewed trade proposals and a call between presidents.
The Indian auto industry is facing a potential production shutdown due to China's export restrictions on rare earth magnets, crucial for various vehicle components. Companies like Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, and Bajaj Auto are at risk, with Bajaj Auto anticipating a significant impact on EV production by July.
Economist S Mahendra Dev assumes the role of Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), filling the vacancy since November. The council has been reconstituted for two years, retaining full-time members and inducting new part-time members. Dev, a development economist, brings extensive experience from academia and the financial sector.
Starting July 2025, the GSTN will make the GSTR-3B form non-editable to enhance consistency and reduce revenue leakages. Taxpayers must use GSTR-1A to amend outward supplies before filing GSTR-3B. This shift requires businesses to ensure real-time reconciliation and error correction, placing greater responsibility on internal controls.
T Rabi Sankar, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, has been appointed as a part-time member of the 16th Finance Commission, according to the Finance Ministry. This appointment follows the resignation of Ajay Narayan Jha, a full-time member, due to personal reasons. Sankar will serve until the Commission submits its report or until October 31, 2025.
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee convened amidst expectations of a policy rate cut to bolster economic growth, influenced by global uncertainties. Analysts anticipate a 25-50 bps reduction in the repo rate, currently at 6%, following previous cuts. Experts believe easing rates will stimulate consumer spending, investment, and credit flow to MSMEs.
The OECD projects a U.S. economic slowdown to 1.6% in 2025, down from 2.8% in 2024, attributing it largely to President Trump's tariff policies disrupting global trade. These measures have increased U.S. tariff rates significantly, impacting business and consumer confidence. The global economy also faces strain, with growth expected to drop.