GST Rate Cuts in India: A Boost to Consumption

• The Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime changes, approved by the GST Council, have boosted public mood and potentially the economy.

• The Centre successfully pushed the GST Council towards these reforms, which were quickly cleared.

• Criticisms exist about the timing of these reforms, but the Council’s decision to announce them on the first day of a two-day meeting indicates States’ support.

• The rate changes span nearly every sector, largely downward, with few items set to become more expensive.

• The government maintains that the revenue implications of these rate cuts would be around ₹48,000 crore a year, based on 2023-24 consumption data.

• The GST Council decided to do away with the compensation cess, despite Opposition-governed States calling for one to protect their revenues.

• The removal of duty inversions and the easing of paperwork are significant improvements.

• The government should revive the National Anti-Profiteering Authority to ensure the rate cuts are passed on once they kick in on September 22.

Economic Stimulus via GST is important topic for Civil service exam (WBCS).

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