57th GST Council Recommendations (8 October 2026): Withdrawal of Arrest Powers, Rs 5 Crore Prosecution Threshold, Faster Refunds and Wider ITC

57th GST Council recommendations of 8 October 2026: withdrawal of arrest powers, Rs 5 crore prosecution threshold, automated refunds, wider ITC and lower penalties.

FEMA Export Realisation Period From October 1, 2026: Nine Months Stays, the Clock Moves to Invoice and Sale Dates (RBI Amendment of 22 September 2026)

RBI’s 22 September 2026 amendment keeps export realisation at nine months from 1 October 2026: from shipment for goods, invoice for services, sale for warehouse goods; twelve months for INR exports.