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Union Ministers welcome GST reforms, say will ensure spending capacity of middle class is maintained

September 04, 2025

New Delhi, Sep 4

Union Ministers on Thursday praised the GST reforms as a "game changer", stating that it will help maintain the spending capacity of the Indian middle class, especially during global economic challenges.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said these reforms will benefit ordinary citizens, the middle class, industries, and especially the education sector

Several items, including groceries, footwear, textiles, fertilisers and renewable energy products, will now become cheaper.

Goods earlier taxed at 12 per cent and 28 per cent will largely shift into the two main slabs, easing the burden on households.

 

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