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ARTICLE · 09 SEPTEMBER 2025

A Note On Major GST Reforms In India

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On 03 September 2025, the Indian Ministry of Finance put forth the recommendations of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council as part of the next-generation GST reforms.

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On 03 September 2025, the Indian Ministry of Finance put forth the recommendations of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council as part of the next-generation GST reforms. We have referred to this as 'the recommendations' or 'next-gen reforms' in this note. The GST Council made various recommendations relating to changes in GST laws including (1) GST rate reduction, and (2) Process Reforms for facilitation of trade. The former addresses relief to end consumers and latter addresses ease of GST compliance and ease of doing business for industry.

Reduction in GST Rates Measures for facilitation of trade
– FMCG
– Insurance
– Hospitality
– Automobiles
– Logistics

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