The latest Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalization is expected to give a strong boost to the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, according to a report by Nuvama.
The central government is expected to face a revenue shortfall of Rs 10,664 crore in Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) receipts due to the recent GST rate rationalization, according to an analysis report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
Industry bodies and experts have welcomed the government's announcement of GST 2.0, calling it a move that will simplify the tax system and reduce the burden on consumers, ultimately giving a push to the economy. Speaking to ANI, representatives from various sectors affected by the recently
Indian stock markets continued their upward momentum on Friday with a positive opening, supported by optimism around the recently announced GST 2.0 reforms.
The revenue loss of the central government due to the recent GST rate reduction will be around Rs 3,700 crore in FY26, as higher growth and a boost in consumption have reduced the impact on revenues, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
Reacting to the Opposition's 'better late than never' swipe at the latest Goods and Services Tax revamp, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said these remarks only demonstrate their ignorance. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the GST a success story over the
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has assured that the benefits of the reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates will be fully passed on to the common man, with industries across all sectors committing to implement the reforms in letter and spirit.
Stressing that negotiations are underway with the United States over 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that there is no need to "panic" as India and US will come to an equitable, balanced and fair agreement.
Union Minister Nityanand Rai hailed the reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and said that the poor people, farmers, labourers, and the middle class will benefit from the tax cuts.
According to the Ministry of Finance, coal previously attracted a 5 per cent GST, along with a Compensation Cess of Rs 400/ton, prior to the rate rationalisation.
Union Minister of State (MoS) for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, took a jibe at the Opposition and said that the move to rationalise GST rates to two slabs of 5 per cent and 18 per cent has not been brought for the Bihar Assembly polls.