GST Shake-Up: Big Relief Proposed for Small Businesses and Exporters

• Oct 08 , 2026

New Delhi, October 08, 2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted proposed GST process reforms aimed at supporting exporters and small businesses by simplifying registration and compliance requirements. The measures discussed at the GST Council briefing include easier GST registration for small sellers on e-commerce platforms and a proposed relief mechanism for certain small businesses.

Sitharaman said, “Clarity is being provided for various issues concerning export of services. A simplified GST registration mechanism for small sellers on the electronic commerce operators platform will enable small businesses to sell without establishing a place of business in each state. So they don't have to be present in every state.”

She further said, “Today what we have done is to distribute a concept note on optional scheme with an in-principle approval for businesses with turnover up to five crores, supplying only to consumers....