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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has hailed the recent GST reforms as a major step towards building an Atmanirbhar Bharat. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for implementing these changes within a month of announcing them from the Red Fort. The reforms simplify the tax structure, reduce rates on essential goods, and support farmers and businesses. These measures are expected to ease household expenses, boost demand during the festive season, and strengthen the economy.

Key Points: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Hails Modi GST Reforms for Atmanirbhar Bharat

  • GST reforms reduce rates on essentials like ghee and butter to 5%
  • Simplifies tax structure to just two main slabs of 5% and 18%
  • Lowers tractor GST to boost farm mechanisation
  • Exempts roti and paratha to reduce household expenses
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GST reforms, a milestone towards building Atmanirbhar Bharat: Haryana CM

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini praises PM Modi's GST reforms as a milestone for Atmanirbhar Bharat, simplifying taxes, reducing rates on essentials, and boosting farmers.

"Proof of Modi’s guarantee, which is always fulfilled - Nayab Singh Saini"

Chandigarh, Sep 6

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day have been implemented within just a month.

Calling it ‘proof of Modi’s guarantee, which is always fulfilled’, Saini described the reforms as a milestone towards building an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

He told the media that the changes would also play a key role in realising the Prime Minister’s call for swadeshi and Make in India.

The Chief Minister said the 56th meeting of the GST Council, held on September 3, took several important decisions aimed at easing the burden on citizens, supporting businesses, and strengthening the economy.

Calling the decisions ‘welcome steps,’ he said rationalisation of GST rates would make essential consumer goods cheaper, boosting middle-class savings and fueling demand during the upcoming festive season.

CM Saini said the GST has simplified and made the taxation system more transparent. It has also removed barriers to trade between states and has realised Prime Minister Modi’s vision of ‘One Nation, One Tax, One Market’.

The Chief Minister said India will now have only two standard GST rates, i.e. 5 per cent and 18 per cent. The previous 12 per cent and 28 per cent slabs have been scrapped, while a special 40 per cent rate has been retained for ‘demerit’ goods.

The Chief Minister said the simplified classification would certainly reduce disputes and litigation, while lowering GST rates on commonly used goods and abolishing the cess would directly ease household expenses. The inverted duty structure on textiles and fertilisers has also been removed, reducing working capital blockages for dealers, he shared.

The Chief Minister said the registration process has been simplified, enabling automatic registration within three days for low-risk applicants, with system-based provisional refunds to be issued within set timelines.

Highlighting that the reforms primarily take into account farmers’ interests, the Chief Minister said Haryana, being an agrarian state, had urged the Council to reduce GST rates on agricultural equipment used for crop residue management, a request that was accepted. He expressed gratitude to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for this.

The Chief Minister said packaged milk and cheese have been made GST-free, while rates on ghee, butter, and dry fruits have been cut from 12 per cent to 5 per cent. Roti and paratha have been exempted entirely.

These steps, he said, will not only reduce inflation but also encourage traditional food businesses, strengthen food processing in Haryana, boost farmers’ value addition, and create rural jobs.

The Chief Minister said that the GST Council also lowered GST on irrigation and tillage machinery from 12 per cent to 5 per cent, reducing equipment costs. Bio-pesticides and fertiliser inputs like ammonia, sulphuric acid, and nitric acid will now attract only 5 per cent GST, promoting sustainable agriculture, he informed.

The Chief Minister announced that the GST rate for tractors has been reduced from 12 per cent to 5 per cent for engines with a capacity below 1800 cc, and from 28 per cent to 18 per cent for higher-capacity tractors.

CM Saini said this progressive step would encourage farmers to adopt modern machinery and accelerate farm mechanisation.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a small business owner, I appreciate the simplified registration process. The 3-day automatic registration for low-risk applicants will really help new entrepreneurs start faster. Good step!
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Aditya G
Reducing tractor GST rates is a game-changer for farmers in Haryana and Punjab. Lower equipment costs mean more farmers can afford modern machinery. Kisan-friendly move indeed! 🚜
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Sarah B
While the simplification to two main tax rates is welcome, I hope the government ensures proper implementation. Previous GST changes sometimes created confusion at ground level. Hope this time it's smoother.
Kavya N
Reducing GST on ghee, butter, and dry fruits from 12% to 5% is excellent! These are essential in Indian kitchens and the price reduction will be felt by every household. 👏
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Michael C
The removal of inverted duty structure on textiles is a much-needed reform. This will help the textile industry which has been struggling with working capital issues. Positive step for manufacturing!
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Nikhil C
Hope these changes actually translate to lower prices for consumers. Sometimes businesses don't pass on the tax benefits. Government should monitor this properly.

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