If your turnover crosses the GST threshold, you must register within 30 days. Here is exactly who needs to register, what the thresholds are for FY 2026-27, which documents you need, and the step-by-step process on the GST portal.
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- BlogGST Registration in India: Who Must Register, Thresholds, and the Process
- BlogGST Returns in India: Who Must File, Which Form to Use, and When
Every GST-registered person must file returns every period — but the form you use and the deadline depend on your turnover, your business type, and whether you are on the composition scheme. Here is a plain-English guide to every GST return form.
- BlogGST Input Tax Credit: How Businesses Can Claim It Correctly
Input tax credit lets businesses reduce their GST bill by claiming credit for tax paid on purchases. Getting it wrong — missing invoices, expired claims, wrong classification — is the top GST compliance mistake.
- BlogCredit Card Rent Payment Charges in India: Fees, GST & Math
Paying rent with a credit card triggers dual platform and bank surcharges up to 3.2% with zero rewards. Here is the bank fee schedule, GST math, and TDS rules.
- BlogNo-Cost EMI on Credit Cards: The ₹6,000+ 'Free' Instalment That Often Isn't
No-cost EMI looks free on the bill, but processing fees, lost cashback, and merchant price inflation typically cost ₹6,000–₹15,000 on a ₹1–2 lakh purchase. Here's the math.
- BlogHow the RBI's 2024 Billing Dispute Rules Protect You
Auto-debit reversals, dispute timelines, and the bank's burden of proof. What changed and what to do.
- BlogRecent RBI Card Rules (2024–2025): What Changed and What Didn't
Late-fee caps, minimum amount due rules, tokenisation rollout, and the new e-mandate framework — what they mean for you.
- BlogCash Advances vs Balance Transfers: The Real Cost Comparison
Both let you access cash on a credit card. The fees, interest rates, and grace periods differ dramatically.
- BlogHow to Get a Fee Reversed on Your Credit Card (And When to Ask)
Annual fee, late fee, over-limit fee, cash advance fee — most can be reversed if you ask the right way.
- BlogLoan Against Card: When It Makes Sense, When It Doesn't
A loan against your credit-card limit lets you borrow against your card. The rate is high; the convenience is real.
- BlogYour Card's MITC Document: The 4-Page Contract You Should Read
Most Important Terms and Conditions: the bank's binding contract with you. What to look for.
- BlogAnnual Fees Demystified: When They're Worth It, When They're Not
A ₹10,000 annual fee can be a bargain or a rip-off. Here's how to decide on the math, not the marketing.
- BlogHow to Read Your Credit Card Statement (and Spot Errors)
A credit card statement has 30+ line items. Here's what each one means and which ones to verify.
- BlogCredit Card vs Personal Loan: The Real Cost of Borrowing ₹5 Lakh
When the credit card is cheaper than a personal loan, and when it's dramatically more expensive.
- BlogGrace Period vs Revolving Credit: The Difference That Costs You 42% a Year
If you have ever carried a balance just for a few days, you have paid more than you think. The math, in plain terms.
- BlogEvery Credit Card Fee Explained in Plain English
Annual fee, late fee, finance charge, cash advance fee, EMI fee — what each one is, when it applies, and what it costs.
- BlogAre Credit Card Rewards Taxable in India? The Income Tax Reality
Cashback and rewards from banks are exempt from income tax under the Income Tax Act 2025. The 2023 TDS rule covers gaming winnings, not card rewards.
- BlogHow Indian Banks Actually Price Credit Cards — Interchange, MDR, and the Spread
Every swipe you make generates 1.5% to 2.5% of revenue for the issuing bank. Here's where it comes from and where it goes.
- BlogGST on Credit Card Fees in India: Every Charge That Has It, and Which Don't
Annual fees, finance charges, late fees, cash advance fees, EMI processing fees — most of them carry 18% GST.
- BlogRBI Credit Card Policy Changes in 2026: What Cardholders Need to Know
Late-fee caps, finance-charge review, e-mandate framework, and tokenisation. The RBI's 2026 agenda for credit cards.