Reform that boosts growth
India’s GST reform of 3 September marks a transformative leap in indirect taxation, with a streamlined two-rate structure and bold rate reductions that will directly spur demand and growth.
India’s GST reform of 3 September marks a transformative leap in indirect taxation, with a streamlined two-rate structure and bold rate reductions that will directly spur demand and growth.
The BJP and its allies hailed the decision as a "big gift" for the middle class. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the GST reforms aim to ease living for the common man and strengthen the economy.
Addressing the Bharat Nutraverse Expo 2025, the minister said the reduction in GST rates will provide a tremendous and unprecedented boost to consumption demand.
In a major move, the GST Council late Wednesday approved a complete overhaul of the tangled Goods and Services Tax regime, slashing rates on commonly used items ranging from hair oil and corn flakes to TVs, personal health, and life insurance policies.
As per reports, during its two-day meeting this week, the proposals to move various items from the 12% and 18% GST slabs to the 5% slab or to the nil GST category aim to reduce the tax burden on households and boost spending.
Sitharaman made the statement while replying to a debate on supplementary demands for grants in the Lok Sabha.
The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had recently said that concerns of the automakers in GST would be taken to the GST Council.
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Briefing reporters after the 41st meeting of the GST Council on Thursday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the economy is facing an extraordinary 'Act of God' situation, which may result in economic contraction.
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