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Path to a simple and rational GST
Hindustan Times Navi Mumbai
|December 23, 2024
Indirect tax regime needs to be rejigged and an honest debate on fiscal federalism and the politics and economics of welfare is essential
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Social media went pop over popcorn on Saturday, sharing details on the differential Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on variants. In all fairness, such idiosyncrasies aren't unique to India; the developed world is replete with similar instances for various products and services (not necessarily popcorn). But, two larger issues with India's indirect tax regime need to be promptly addressed.
This story is from the December 23, 2024 edition of Hindustan Times Navi Mumbai.
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