GST 2.0 cuts freight taxes to 5% to ease logistics costs

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The GST Council has slashed tax rates on multimodal transport, container rail movement and road haulage, lowering cargo charges and offering relief to exporters.

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GST 2.0 cuts freight taxes to 5% to ease logistics costs

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