Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:28pm on 04 Sep 2025,Thursday India
The GST Council meeting on Wednesday stretched beyond 7 pm as states resisted reforms. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed that relief for the poor and middle class could not be delayed. Opposition-ruled states demanded more talks, leading to a deadlock. Finally, a vote was called, breaking the stalemate. The council cleared key tax decisions, including relief on daily-use goods. Officials said the new rules will ease the burden on families while protecting state revenues. The breakthrough ended months of delay and marked a crucial step in India’s tax system reforms. (PC: India Today)
