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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Presides Over 57th GST Council Meeting in New Delhi
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🗓 08 Oct 2026, 04:02 PM
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 57th GST Council meeting in New Delhi, focusing on tax policy issues.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (News On AIR) – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman convened the 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council today. The gathering brought together Union and state finance officials to review the GST framework and consider any pending proposals.
The council is expected to examine issues such as rate rationalisation, compliance mechanisms and the impact of recent fiscal measures on the economy. While the agenda was not fully disclosed, the meeting traditionally serves as a platform for consensus on tax reforms.
No major announcements were reported at the time of the meeting, but officials indicated that the council would continue its work on simplifying the tax structure and addressing concerns raised by member states.
The GST Council, a joint body of the Centre and states, plays a pivotal role in shaping India's indirect tax regime, and its decisions influence both businesses and consumers across the country.
The minister’s chairmanship underscores the government's emphasis on collaborative tax policy making as India navigates post‑pandemic economic recovery.
The council is expected to examine issues such as rate rationalisation, compliance mechanisms and the impact of recent fiscal measures on the economy. While the agenda was not fully disclosed, the meeting traditionally serves as a platform for consensus on tax reforms.
No major announcements were reported at the time of the meeting, but officials indicated that the council would continue its work on simplifying the tax structure and addressing concerns raised by member states.
The GST Council, a joint body of the Centre and states, plays a pivotal role in shaping India's indirect tax regime, and its decisions influence both businesses and consumers across the country.
The minister’s chairmanship underscores the government's emphasis on collaborative tax policy making as India navigates post‑pandemic economic recovery.