印度削减消费品税, 简化GST, 在美国关税下刺激当地需求。 India cuts taxes on consumer goods, simplifies GST to boost local demand amid US tariffs.

印度计划削减对包括小汽车、空调机和电视在内的数百种消费品的税收, 以便在美国关税下刺激当地需求。 India plans to cut taxes on hundreds of consumer goods, including small cars, air conditioners, and TVs, to boost local demand amid US tariffs. 货物和服务税将简化为5%和18%的两率制,从9月22日开始从四率降低为5%和18%。 The Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be simplified to a two-rate system of 5% and 18%, down from four rates, starting September 22. 此举的目的是使经济免受美国关税的冲击,因为美国关税影响印度出口482亿美元,并简化商业业务,特别是对小贸易商而言。 This move aims to insulate the economy from US tariffs impacting $48.2 billion in Indian exports and to simplify business operations, particularly for small traders.