India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Introduction

From the fishing harbours of Visakhapatnam and the auto hubs of Anantapur and Chittoor to the coffee plantations of Araku Valley and the craft clusters of Kondapalli and Etikoppaka, Andhra Pradesh's economy reflects a unique blend of traditional livelihoods and modern industry. The recent GST rate rationalisation provides broad-based relief across this spectrum.

Lower tax rates will bring down costs for consumers, ease working capital for MSMEs, and expand market competitiveness for exporters. The impact will be visible across fisheries, dairy, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, renewable energy, handicrafts, and everyday essentials. By reaching bot...