Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called on companies to ensure that the benefits of reduced Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates are passed directly to consumers. These GST reforms, dubbed GST 2.0, aim to simplify the tax structure, boost consumption, and drive economic growth, with new rates effective from September 22, 2025. The government is closely monitoring price changes and has indicated that intervention may occur if companies fail to comply with the directive.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged companies to pass on the benefits of reduced GST rates to consumers, while revealing that the government is working on a relief package for exporters impacted by US tariffs.
In an interview, Sitharaman said that the GST reforms, rolled out on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's direction, were designed to benefit the common man, farmers and small businesses. She pointed out that several companies, including state-run insurers and a major automobile manuf
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FAQ :
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged companies to pass on the benefits of reduced GST rates to consumers.
The new GST rates come into effect from September 22, 2025.
The GST 2.0 reforms aim to simplify the tax structure, boost consumption, and drive economic growth.
GST rates have been reduced on 375 goods and services.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is monitoring price trends and may intervene if non-compliance is detected.
The government is working on a relief package for exporters impacted by US tariffs.