GST Council Releases Minutes Book and Agenda Notes (Volumes I & II) of 56th GST Council Meeting:

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has officially made available the Minutes Book and Agenda Notes (Volumes I & II) of its 56th GST Council Meeting, organised on September 03, 2025, and September 04, 2025, in New Delhi. These documents include agenda items, deliberations, policy proposals, and recommendations for the 56th GST Council Meeting and can be accessed online at the official website of the GST department.

According to the office memorandum, the meeting was scheduled to begin from 11:00 AM onwards. Along with this, an officers' meeting was held on September 02, 2025 (Tuesday), in New Delhi.

The 56th GST Council Meeting was held under the leadership of Honourable Nirmala Sitharaman, Honourable Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, with participation from representatives of the Central and State Governments.

Agenda Notes (Volumes I & II) include issues related to GST rate rationalisation, restructuring of Compensation Cess, recommendations of the Group of Ministers on Life and Health Insurance, and measures for simplification of GST compliance.

Refer to the official PDF for the Minutes Book and Agenda Notes (Volumes I & II) for complete information.

Agenda Notes (Volumes I & II) for 56th GST Council Meeting

Minutes Book for 56th GST Council Meeting