FM Nirmala Sitharaman Stresses Inclusive Coverage of All Businesses under GST Ambit



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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed the importance of bringing all businesses under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) ambit, moving beyond just revenue collection. Speaking at the launch of GST Suvidha Kendras, she highlighted that GST collections are rising due to reduced tax rates and the elimination of double taxation. However, she noted that many businesses remain outside the formal economy and urged their inclusion for the nation's economic strength and their own growth opportunities.

In a recent address, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the Finance Ministrys commitment to broadening the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regimes reach, emphasizing the importance of including all businesses rather than merely focusing on revenue enhancement. Speaking at the launch of 12
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The Finance Minister's main message is that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime should be expanded to include all businesses, with a focus on formalisation and economic strength, rather than solely on revenue enhancement.

Bringing businesses under the GST framework is crucial for the overall strength of the economy, enabling formalisation and allowing businesses to benefit from a transparent tax regime, leading to growth and potential opportunities.

The rise in GST collection is attributed to reduced tax rates on numerous items and the elimination of double taxation, contributing to a consistent upward trajectory under the 'one nation one tax' principle.

The GST revenue collection for October 2023 reached Rs 1.72 lakh crore, which is the second-highest collection ever recorded.

The government is encouraging consumer participation by recognising individuals who upload their paid GST bills on the government website, with winners receiving cash prizes through a draw.




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