Government Assures Against Inflationary Pressures Post-GST Implementation
The Indian government has affirmed that prices will decrease due to market competition following GST implementation, rather than through direct intervention. Officials have reassured industries that a "hammer" approach to price control will not be used, easing concerns about the anti-profiteering clause. Many sectors, including consumer goods and automotive, have already begun adjusting prices downwards.
The government has indicated that it will not impose strict measures to control prices, asserting that market competition will naturally lead to reductions. Following the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), numerous manufacturers of consumer goods, white goods, and automobiles have already begun lowering their prices by recalculating their operational costs. This assurance from senior officials is intended to alleviate concerns within the industry regarding the "anti-profiteering" provision of the GST legislation. As previously reported by The Times of India.