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The Union government has firmly rejected allegations that India's taxation framework is excessively multi-layered or disproportionately burdensome, asserting that the countrys overall tax levels remain moderate compared to global peers. In a response placed before the Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Fin
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FAQ :
No, the Union government has firmly rejected allegations that India's taxation framework is excessively multi-layered or disproportionately burdensome.
India's tax-to-GDP ratio is estimated at around 18.4% for FY 2025-26, which the Finance Ministry says places the country among the lower-taxed economies within the G20.
The government stated there is no empirical evidence to suggest that the current tax regime is economically exploitative for salaried individuals, middle-income households, or small businesses.
Tax policy over the past decade has focused on simplification, lower compliance burden, and improved transparency, with initiatives like concessional tax regimes, faceless assessments, and rationalisation of provisions.
Ongoing rationalisation under the GST framework includes streamlining rate structures, moving more goods into fewer slabs, and ensuring essential items remain in lower or nil-rate categories.
The government's approach balances revenue needs with economic growth, aiming for a tax system that is simpler, more predictable, and taxpayer-friendly, while maintaining fiscal stability without undue burden.
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