Government makes HSN-wise inward supply reporting optional in GSTR-9
In short
The government has made HSN-wise reporting of inward supplies optional in Table 18 of GSTR-9 from FY 2025–26.
This should make GST filing easier for taxpayers. The report does not say whether any other parts of the form changed.
What the reporting says
The government has made HSN-wise reporting of inward supplies in Table 18 of GSTR-9 optional from FY 2025–26. The change is meant to ease GST compliance for taxpayers, according to the publisher summary. The reporting does not state whether any other GSTR-9 fields changed or whether further GST forms will be revised.
Why it matters
The change affects GST filers because HSN-wise inward supply reporting in Table 18 of GSTR-9 will no longer be mandatory from FY 2025–26. The source says the move is intended to ease compliance for taxpayers. It does not mention any wider tax-rate change, enforcement action, or additional filing revisions beyond this reporting relief.