In I-day address, PM Modi promises ‘bahut bada tohfa' to all Indians on Diwali. Check details
The reforms, he said, will focus on rationalising tax slabs and reducing GST rates on essential and everyday-use items, aiming to provide direct relief to households and boost consumption.
'By this Diwali, you will see a new, simplified GST structure that makes life easier for the common man and strengthens our economy,' Modi said, adding that the changes will also enhance compliance and transparency.
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