57th GST Council Recommends Nil GST on Psyllium Seeds, Rate Parity for Re-treaded Tractor Tyres and Cess Relief for CSDs

The 57th Meeting of the GST Council was held on October 08, 2026, in New Delhi, under the chairpersonship of the Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. At the meeting, the GST Council made recommendations relating to process reforms, primarily covering registration, returns, refunds and adjudication; clarifications regarding the applicability of GST on supplies of certain goods and services; and other measures for trade facilitation and streamlining GST compliances.

Recommendations relating to goods

• To provide clarity on the tax treatment of supply of Psyllium seeds (Isobgul/ Isabgol) by prescribing NIL rate of GST on the same, irrespective of whether the seeds are fresh, chilled, frozen or dried.
• To correct the anomaly of GST treatment on re-treaded tractor tyres by aligning the GST rate thereon with that applicable on new tractor tyres.
• To exempt the Compensation Cess not levied by the Canteen Stores Department (CSDs) on two and four wheelers for the period 01.07.2017 to 30.09.2022, and by CSDs and Unit Run Canteens on aerated drinks for the period 01.07.2017 to 31.03.2022.

The Press Release can be accessed at:  https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2320934&reg=48&lang=1