# GST Council to ease export refunds and credits

> GST Council may simplify export refunds and unlock working capital for Indian exporters.
- Title: GST Council to ease export refunds and credits | Shortify
- Summary: GST Council may simplify export refunds and unlock working capital for Indian exporters. The GST Council plans to update export refund rules to help…
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- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/policy/economy/big-relief-for-exporters-quicker-refunds-fuller-credits/4353394
- Author: FE Bureau
- Published: 2026-10-04T12:59:21+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gst council, export refunds, working capital, indian exporters, trade disruptions, special economic zone, business, money, news
## GST Council meets for export relief
The GST Council will consider changes to help exporters claim refunds faster and unlock working capital by aligning tax rules with global operations.
## Exporters face refund delays
Exporters struggle with slow tax refunds and limited credit due to trade disruptions, wars, and shifting supply chains.
## Foreign branches qualify as exports
Transactions through indian companies' foreign branches may now qualify as exports, removing hurdles related to legal structure.
## US tariff refund system
The us system allows companies to recover tariffs through their overseas entities, a model india may adopt for faster refunds.
## Export payments and sez transactions
Goods sent to special economic zones for processing may now qualify as exports if payment is received in foreign exchange.
## Plant and machinery tax refunds
Tax paid on plant and machinery may now be refunded over five years to help exporters access working capital.
## Faster refund processing
Export refunds could be processed within 10 days, with 90% released after a risk check and the rest after verification.
## Key takeaway

The GST Council plans to update export refund rules to help exporters recover taxes faster and access more credit amid global trade challenges.