FM Sitharaman Says Customs Reform Is Next Big Focus After Income Tax & GST Overhaul



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India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has declared that simplifying the customs tax system will be the government's next significant reform initiative, following substantial changes to income tax and GST. The aim is to introduce technology-driven transparency and streamlined processes to boost trade efficiency and combat illegal imports. This move is expected to reduce trade bottlenecks and improve compliance.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the government's next major reform priority will be the simplification of the customs tax system, following significant transformations already undertaken in the income tax and GST regimes. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summ
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The next major reform priority for the Indian government is the simplification of the customs tax system.

Significant transformations have already been undertaken in the income tax and GST regimes, including moving income tax procedures to a faceless, online model.

The goals of the customs reform are to introduce technology-driven transparency, simplify procedures, improve trade efficiency, and curb illicit imports.

The Finance Minister stated that the Indian Rupee would 'find its own natural level' against the US dollar, emphasising that exchange rates are sensitive economic indicators that should be viewed in the context of broader economic fundamentals.

The Reserve Bank of India has increased its GDP growth forecast for 2025-26 to 7.3%.

The upward revision is attributed to strong agricultural prospects, the positive impact of recent GST rate cuts, declining inflation, and healthy balance sheets of banks and corporates.




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