New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- GST 2.0 appears to have delivered instant relief and sparked consumer joy from the very first day, reducing household expenses, reviving demand across industries, and igniting the festive season with record-breaking sales.

From cars and electronics to groceries and fashion, every sector felt the surge. It was sort of a festival of savings, a boost to demand, and the real Diwali gift to the people of India.

On September 22, the first day of Navratri, all changes to GST rates took effect.

As the first pooja of Navratri rang out across India, the Modi government rolled out GST 2.0, the real Diwali gift to the people of India. Arriving in perfect sync with the first day of Navratri, the reformed tax regime gave the c...