GST reforms to ease tax burden, says Vaishnaw

THE GST RATE cuts will not only benefit the common people but also boost India's economy, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw asserted on Saturday and hit out at the Congress, alleging "heavy burden" of tax during its term at the Centre.

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The GST Council's decision to bring all products, except those under the sin and luxury goods category, under 5% and 18% slabs, while reducing it to zero on a host of essential items, will come into effect from September 22, the first day of Navratri.