Reduce GST on everyday essentials, urges Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO, RAI

19 August 2025, Mumbai 

Sharing his views on the proposed GST reforms, Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO, Retailers Association of India (RAI), says, reducing GST on everyday essentials and aspirational goods will make products more affordable, drive higher consumption, and support overall economic growth. However, tax rate on a single product should be standardized at one GST rate across all price points, regardless of the value per piece.

Secondly, the government needs to simplify the tax system into two main slabs will reduce complexity, improve compliance, and enhance ease of doing business. Kumar also urges the Government to ensure the new structure does not lead to inverted duty structures in certain product categories. A balanced and rational GST framework will help avoid supply chain inefficiencies and working capital blockages for businesses, he notes.

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