Modi Budget@10: GST crosses several hurdles, time for pole vault with merger of slabs and inclusion of fuel

Since the midnight introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on July 1, 2017, in a majestic ceremony in the Central Hall of Parliament, slowly but steadily the new indirect tax regime has crossed the hurdle race and is now ready for a pole vault. After hitting many milestones including the introduction of e-invoicing, e-way bills, tax scrutiny for compliances, and improving capacities with…