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GST revenue loss: 8 Opposition-ruled states seek relief for five years

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August 31, 2025

THE Congress party announced on Saturday that eight opposition-led states have backed the proposal to simplify the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate slabs and reduce rates for mass consumption items.

- PREETHA NAIR @New Delhi

However, these states have stressed the need for safeguards to protect their fiscal interests.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh urged the government to ensure that the benefits of rate reductions are passed on to consumers and not used as a headline-grabbing tactic.

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