- Industry bodies are worried about the proposed GST rate hike
- The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India and Retailers Association of India believe the hike could severely impact the formal retail sector and consumer demand
- CMAI warns that higher GST rates could push consumers and businesses towards informal channels, benefiting illegal merchants
- Santosh Katariya of CMAI fears the hike could close MSMEs in the apparel industry, affecting employment and economic growth
- RAI is particularly concerned about the impact of GST hikes on premium products, which could damage consumer sentiment and formal retail businesses
- Kumar Rajagopalan of RAI suggests focusing on lowering rates and improving compliance to boost GST collections rather than increasing them, which could harm the retail sector
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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