In the 26^th meeting held here today , the GST Council has been apprised of the fact that CBEC and GSTN have started detailed data analytics across a number of data sets available with them. The outcome of preliminary data analysis has revealed interesting insights:

• It has emerged that there is variance between the amount of IGST & Compensation Cess paid by importers at Customs ports and input tax credit of the same claimed in GSTR-3B.
• There are major data gaps between self-declared liability in FORM GSTR-1 and FORM GSTR-3B.

It was deliberated that this information may be further analysed and adequate action may be initiated accordingly.

Data analytics reveals GST reporting discrepancies between import duty payments and credit claims, prompting deeper analysis and action. Preliminary data analytics reveal variances between IGST and Compensation Cess paid at customs and Input Tax Credit claimed in returns, and significant gaps between FORM GSTR 1 and FORM GSTR 3B filings, warranting deeper analysis and follow up action to address reporting mismatches.