PM Modi praises Jaitley for measures suggested in GST Council meet

PM Modi said that the Goods and Services Tax had become simpler after the GST council meet and the recommendations announced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley would "immensely" help small and medium businesses.

The GST Council eased rules for exporters and gave relief to small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) on filing returns and paying taxes.

He tweeted "Good and Simple Tax (GST) becomes even simpler. Today’s recommendations will immensely help small and medium business."

"I congratulate FM arunjaitley & his team for engaging with various stakeholders for extensive feedback which led to today's recommendations"

"Composition scheme has been made more attractive & other facilitation measures will make the GST even more people-friendly & effective."