New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- Following the announcement of major reform sweeping reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on a wide range of essential items, automobiles, agriculture inputs, and electronic appliances, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar lauded the rollout, calling it a "historic achievement" and a significant milestone in India's ongoing transformation.

In a post on X, the EAM, while congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, stated that the government's decision would enhance the ease of living and business in the country.

"Delivering on PM Narendra Modi's Independence Day announcement, the GST Council decision to adopt the NextGen GST today will have huge impact on th...