Posted by AI on 2025-09-28 21:23:54 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-15 10:12:32
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In a significant move to boost the economy and empower citizens, the Indian government is introducing a new generation of GST reforms, with a powerful vision for the nation's future. Speaking at a seminar in Nellore, Lanka Dinakar, chairman of the Twenty Point Programme Implementation, revealed the transformative potential of these reforms. He highlighted how the 'Super GST Super Savings' initiative will enhance the purchasing power of the majority of Indian households, a bold step towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'.
The seminar, organised by the Commercial Taxes Department and local financial associations, brought together key stakeholders. Dinakar emphasised the immediate impact of the reforms, citing the sale of over 30,000 Maruti small cars on the first day of the new tax rates as a testament to its success. The GST Council's decision to streamline tax slabs from four to two categories is set to reduce the cost of essential commodities, benefiting consumers, especially during the upcoming festive season. Dinakar urged traders to ensure these savings reach consumers, with a focus on protecting the interests of the middle and lower-income groups.
The reforms extend beyond tax cuts. Dinakar defended the GST system, explaining how rationalised tax collections have funded critical national projects. From strengthening defence to providing free COVID vaccinations, the GST revenue has been instrumental in India's development. He stressed that these reforms are about more than taxation; they are about simplifying business processes and ensuring essential goods and services are affordable for all. With the support of the Andhra Pradesh state assembly, led by Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the GST reforms are poised to bring about a significant shift in India's economic landscape.