India's GST Council Approves Major Overhaul to Simplify Tax System

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The GST Council has approved a significant overhaul of India's Goods and Services Tax framework, often termed GST 2.0. The changes aim to simplify the tax system and make compliance less burdensome for businesses. This marks a major reform since the tax's initial rollout in July 2017. The move is intended to streamline processes and address long-standing industry concerns about complexity.

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