Industry leaders welcome GST rate cut, expect boost for MSMEs and healthcare

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Industry leaders welcome GST rate cut, expect boost for MSMEs and healthcare
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Industry leaders from different sectors, including FMCG and healthcare, have praised the GST Council's decision to rationalise GST slab rates.

"Maruti Suzuki congratulates and thanks the Prime Minister, Finance Minister and the GST council for the decisions taken to restructure the GST system. This is a major reform that will give a boost to the entire economy and take the country closer to its goal of a Viksit Bharat. This reform is another step that would empower the people to shape their future themselves. The last budget put a substantial amount of money into their pockets. Borrowing rates have come down due to inflation control and financial prudence. The new GST system will make many items of daily use more affordable. The people will have more purchasing power and that would stimulate more demand and production. The speed of decision making and implementation is also admirable. The automotive industry would be a direct beneficiary of faster economic development. In particular, Maruti Suzuki is grateful for small cars being placed in the 18% GST basket. The 10% lower tax will stimulate a flagging market, and many more people will be able to buy safer and more comfortable means of mobility. The growth of the car industry in general will also benefit from the GST system and we expect the industry growth rate to come back to about 7% a year. Manufacturing growth and employment will both benefit," said R C Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.

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