AHMEDABAD : The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) participated in an interaction session on the key outcomes of the 57th GST Council Meeting, organised by the CGST Ahmedabad Zone on October 22, 2026, at ICAI Bhawan, Ahmedabad. The session brought together senior tax officials, representatives of trade and industry, industry associations, and chambers of commerce to discuss GST-related developments and address practical challenges faced by businesses.
Shri Hiten Vasant, Vice President, GCCI, attended the session along with Shri Shailesh Patwari, Past President, GCCI, and Shri Nayan Sheth, Chairman, Indirect Tax Committee, GCCI. Members of the GCCI Indirect Tax Committee were also present, representing the interests and concerns of the business community.
The interaction was attended by senior officials, including Shri Vivek Chaturvedi, Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC); Shri Sanjay Mangal, Member (GST), CBIC; Shri Sunil Kumar Mall, IRS, Chief Commissioner, CGST Ahmedabad Zone; and Shri Roopwant Singh, IAS, Chief Commissioner of State Tax, Gujarat. The officials engaged with industry stakeholders on the key outcomes of the 57th GST Council Meeting and matters concerning the implementation and administration of GST.
GCCI Raises Key GST-Related Industry Concerns
During the interaction, Shri Nayan Sheth, Chairman of the GCCI Indirect Tax Committee, highlighted key issues affecting trade and industry. The matters raised included challenges relating to GST registration, refund processing, input tax credit (ITC), and the rationalisation of GST provisions.
The discussions provided an opportunity for industry representatives to bring practical implementation issues to the attention of tax authorities, seek greater clarity on relevant GST provisions, and share suggestions for improving compliance processes and the overall ease of doing business.
Strengthening Dialogue Between Tax Authorities and Industry
The session served as a constructive platform for direct engagement between tax administrators and the business community. Such interactions are important in identifying operational bottlenecks, improving understanding of tax regulations, and encouraging a more transparent, responsive, and business-friendly GST framework.
GCCI appreciated the initiative taken by the CGST Ahmedabad Zone to facilitate meaningful dialogue with industry stakeholders. The Chamber reiterated the importance of continued cooperation between tax authorities and businesses to address genuine concerns, improve tax administration, and support trade, investment, and economic growth in Gujarat.
The interaction reaffirmed the value of industry participation in policy discussions and implementation-related consultations, helping bridge the gap between regulatory requirements and the practical realities of business operations.
GCCI continues to advocate constructive engagement between the government and industry to strengthen Gujarat’s business ecosystem and advance its economic growth agenda.
Grow Business. Transform Gujarat.
