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The Centre’s GST reform aims to simplify the tax structure to two tiers, potentially reducing revenue by Rs 85,000 crore but boosting consumption by Rs 1.98 lakh crore.<\/h2>\n
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The Centre\u2019s proposed two-tier Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform, featuring lower rates on household goods, could result in an average annual revenue loss of Rs 85,000 crore, but is expected to boost consumption by nearly Rs 1.98 lakh crore, according to an SBI Research report released on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The Centre has suggested reducing the existing four-slab GST structure of 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent to a two-tier system of 5 and 18 per cent, with a 40 per cent special rate for select items. The higher 40 per cent slab is proposed only for 5-7 demerit goods such as pan masala, tobacco and online gaming, according to the report.<\/p>\n

SBI Research noted that the effective weighted average GST rate has already fallen from 14.4% at inception to 11.6% by September 2019. With the new rationalisation, this figure could decline further to 9.5%.<\/p>\n

Despite the expected revenue shortfall, the reforms are projected to drive a 0.6% rise in GDP, supported by higher consumption. Importantly, the report added that the move is unlikely to fuel inflation, as taxes on mass-consumption items would fall. Instead, CPI inflation could ease by 20\u201325 basis points under the new regime.<\/p>\n

During his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the first strong signal about GST reforms. He called the changes a \u201cdouble Diwali gift”, promising that the new tax structure would:<\/p>\n

he Prime Minister said the reforms will rationalise tax slabs and reduce Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on essential and daily-use items, a move he described as a \u201cmassive gift” to citizens. \u201cWe are committed to making life easier for the common man. This Diwali, we will bring GST reforms that will lower prices and boost compliance,” Modi said in his 12th consecutive Independence Day speech.<\/p>\n