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GST Phase 1 Starts 1 November (CBIC Oct 2026): What a Small Online Seller Gets (Warehouse Address, 10-Day Acknowledgement, 90% Provisional Refunds) and What Waits Until April 2027

Following the 57th GST Council meeting on 8 October 2026, CBIC's phased rollout starting 1 November delivers immediate working-capital relief via automated refund rules and e-commerce registration fixes, while statutory notice and arrest protections wait until 1 April 2027.