GST Overhaul Aims to Simplify Compliance, Boost Consumption: FM Sitharaman



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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a significant overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) designed to simplify compliance for businesses and reduce costs for consumers. The reforms include faster refunds, quicker company registrations, and clearer product classification, with many items like popcorn and cream buns seeing reduced tax rates. This "people's reform" aims to lower household bills and make aspirational purchases more affordable, potentially boosting consumption and economic growth.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the recentGST reforms go beyond mere rate reductions and are designed to make compliance easier for businesses while reducing costs for consumers. In an interview, the Finance Minister explained that the revamp includessimplified procedures, faster refunds and quicker company registrations. Under the new framework, 90% of refunds will be processed within a fixed timeline, while business registrations will be completed within three days. Simpl
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The reforms aim to simplify compliance for businesses, reduce costs for consumers, and boost consumption.

The simplified product classification rules will be effective from September 22, 2025.

Nearly 400 products, including salted popcorn, cream buns, soaps, shampoos, cars, tractors, and air conditioners, will become cheaper.

The new structure retains two main slabs: 5% for essential items and 18% for most other goods and services, with a 40% rate for luxury and sin goods. Daily essentials remain tax-free.

Health and life insurance premiums for individuals will be exempt from GST.

The Finance Minister will personally monitor industry practices from September 22 to ensure that tax reductions are implemented and engage with industry where necessary.




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