Former NITI Aayog CEO Hails Bold GST Reform

Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant praised the GST rate rationalization as a “bold and visionary” move. He said merging slabs to 5% and 18% simplifies taxation, eliminates inverted duties, and boosts consumption and investments. He added it will drive job creation, raise incomes, and accelerate India’s growth.