'Not at all': FM Sitharaman dismisses GST rise concerns

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman refuted concerns of any GST rate increase, emphasizing that the GST rates have been reduced since its introduction, with the average rate dropping to 11.3% from 15.8%. She credited the GST Council for their thorough work in simplifying the tax system.

Feb 11, 2025 - 23:00

'Not at all': FM Sitharaman dismisses GST rise concerns

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman refuted concerns of any GST rate increase, emphasizing that the GST rates have been reduced since its introduction, with the average rate dropping to 11.3% from 15.8%. She credited the GST Council for their thorough work in simplifying the tax system.