印度的GST 2.0削减必需品税, 旨在刺激消费与公平竞争。 India's GST 2.0 cuts taxes on essentials, aiming to boost consumption and fair competition.

GST 2. 0在印度, 预定于9月22日推出, 目的是通过降低基本物品税率来提高消费。 GST 2.0 in India, set to launch on September 22, aims to boost consumption by lowering tax rates on essential items. 食品和饮料的GST税率将从10%下降到6%,个人护理项目,如肥皂和口腔护理产品将大幅度减税,可能降低价格。 Food and beverages will see their GST rate drop from 10% to 6%, while personal care items like soaps and oral care products will experience significant tax cuts, potentially reducing prices. 该改革针对 7 万亿卢比的有组织快速消费品市场，旨在在正规和非正规部门之间创造公平的竞争环境。 The reform targets the Rs 7 trillion organised FMCG market, aiming to level the playing field between formal and informal sectors. 然而,公共卫生专家警告说,如果不配以有效的食品标签和条例,负担能力增益可能会促进不健康的选择。 However, public health experts warn that affordability gains may promote unhealthy choices if not paired with effective food labelling and regulations.