

While announcing the 2019 Interim Budget, Interim Finance Minister Piyush Goyal said, “We implemented GST, The biggest taxation reform since Independence. GST has resulted in increase tax base and ease of trade. Interstate movement of goods has become smooth”.
Adding that, “GST has been continuously reduced resulting in relief of Rs 80,000 crore rupees to the consumers,” Goyal said that the government has the GST Council to reduce the burden of home buyers. Most items of daily use are now in the 0%-5% tax bracket.