The Economic Times

GST growth comparisons cant be 'apples and oranges' says CBIC; hits back at 'misleading' claims

The CBIC stated that comparing GST revenue figures using different tax bases is misleading. Growth calculations must be made on a like-for-like basis for meaningful analysis. The compensation cess was discontinued on most items from September 2025. Since then, no compensation cess has been collected by the government. Fair analysis requires comparing comparable datasets for accurate insights.