Joshi noted that as a Consumer Affairs minister, he expects the new rates to be entirely passed on to the end consumer. To monitor the situation, the government has also established a helpline number.
"The question that needs to be asked is who increased the GST? Who put a burden on the country by increasing it for eight years? You (PM Modi) should have apologised to the nation yesterday. Congress and the Opposition had been demanding only one slab on the basis of 'one nation, one tax'. H
The union minister said that the changes had made daily-use items, agricultural equipment, and clothing more affordable, directly benefiting the common man.
While he congratulated the people of the state in receiving the developmental projects, he further attacked the Congress for having ignored the North East region for many years.
While attending a 'GST Bachat Utsav' event in Itanagar, the Prime Minister met with various artisans, industry leaders in the state, meeting with people who are selling local goods, to packaged milk and food stuffs, highlighting the 'swadeshi' products of the country and encouraging peopl
"Relief has been provided for food products. Agri-equipment is cheaper; prices of vehicles are now lower, and prices of electronic products used in daily life have been brought down. This GST relief is like a 'Bachat Utsav' in this festive season, where a common man from a poor family, a mid
"Bachat Utsav, GST Muhurat, Navratri has begun, and Diwali is just around the corner. At such a time, Modi has given such a big gift to the 140 crore people in the country. This is all possible because of a visionary and reform-oriented Prime Minister like Narendra Modi. I want to request al
PM Modi said reduced GST rates will ease costs for citizens on essentials like homes, vehicles, and household goods. Speaking ahead of the Sept 22 rollout, he called the GST Bachat Utsav a step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat and inclusive growth.
Describing the reforms as a "GST Bachat Utsav" (festival of savings), the minister said, "What was once a web of taxes has transformed into a festival of savings. We now have a true 'GST Bachat Utsav' for every household. These reforms will accelerate investment, energize local manufacturing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation a day ahead of the implementation of recently made GST reforms, linked the move to the government's broader reform agenda and said the reduction in GST rates would complement income tax benefits given earlier this year, creating a "doubl