GST reforms will buoy consumption, but govt faces Rs 1 lakh crore annual hit to revenues

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For households, cheaper mass-market and aspirational goods, coupled with a simpler tax structure, could provide tangible relief at the checkout counter, just in time for the festive season in October 2025.

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GST reforms will buoy consumption, but govt faces Rs 1 lakh crore annual hit to revenues

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