New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, announced after the GST Council meeting on Wednesday, have received strong praise from industry leaders and experts, who, in a united voice, asserted that such bold measures will strengthen economic growth, push investments, and ease of living.

Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), described the reforms as a landmark step forward.

"These reforms will certainly improve economic growth rate even further," the NSE chief said.

Chauhan highlighted the broader impact of the changes. He noted that the GST reforms will reduce the overall tax burden on citizens and businesses, thereby boosting profitability, productivity, and investme...