Author: Mehul Jagwani

The GST portal (www.gst.gov.in) serves crores of Indian businesses, accountants, and CAs every single day. So when the GST site is not working right before a return filing deadline, panic sets in quickly. This guide explains the five most common reasons why the GST portal goes down, how to confirm it, and what to do… Continue reading GST Portal Not Working? 5 Reasons Why the GST Site Goes Down

As of 1 February 2026, a significant change in India’s GST law will impact the taxation of certain tobacco products. GST will no longer be calculated based on the transaction value (the price agreed between the buyer and seller). Instead, it will be determined by the Retail Sale Price (RSP) printed on the product’s packaging.… Continue reading How Does the RSP-Based Valuation Impact the Taxation of Tobacco Products?

If you are thinking about how to start a clothing business in India, you are entering a space with real and growing demand. From ethnic wear and sustainable fashion to affordable casuals and premium workwear, the market has room for businesses of all sizes. The real challenge lies in understanding the legal requirements, the right… Continue reading How to Start a Clothing Business in India: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Late payments are one of the most common problems faced by small and medium businesses in India. You deliver a product or complete a service and send the invoice, but the payment still takes weeks or even months to come in. Most of the time, this doesn’t happen because the buyer is avoiding payment, it… Continue reading How to Use Invoice Payment Terms Strategically to Get Paid Faster

If your business accepts online payments but still records them manually in billing software, you are wasting time and increasing the chance of errors. Payment gateway integration fixes this by automatically linking payments with your billing system. This is no longer limited to large businesses. Small and medium businesses across India now use it every… Continue reading Step-by-Step Guide to Integrating Payment Gateway with Billing Software

The tax on tobacco in India has always been multi-layered, but February 1, 2026 brought the most significant restructuring this sector has seen in years. GST on pan masala, cigarettes, gutkha, and most manufactured tobacco products now stands at a flat 40%, making it the highest GST slab ever applied to any goods category in… Continue reading GST on Pan Masala and Tobacco in India: Rates & Rules