PMINDIA
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has welcomed the new round of GST reforms approved by the GST Council, describing the recommendations as a significant step towards making the Goods and Services Tax regime simpler, more efficient and citizen-friendly. Shri Modi highlighted the Council’s recommendations relating to the removal of arrest provisions, greater decriminalisation and simplification of procedures, noting that these measures would have a positive impact on taxpayers and businesses.
Shri Modi posted on X:
I welcome the new round of GST reforms approved by the GST Council.
The Council’s recommendations on removal of arrest provisions, greater decriminalisation and simpler procedures will have a very positive impact.
The focus is clear:
Faster decisions.
Lower compliance costs.
Automated refunds.
Trust-based administration.
These are in line with our constant efforts to make GST more efficient, transparent and citizen-friendly.
I welcome the new round of GST reforms approved by the GST Council. The Council’s recommendations on removal of arrest provisions, greater decriminalisation and simpler procedures will have a very positive impact. The focus is clear: Faster decisions. Lower compliance costs. Automated refunds. Trust-based administration. These are in line with our constant efforts to make GST more efficient, transparent and citizen-friendly.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 8, 2026
