New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday hailed the GST reforms introduced by the council, calling it a "double dose of support and growth." Lauding the changes as "next generation reforms" PM Modi added that the changes have been done to 'support India's progress in 21st century.'

Chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the GST Council on Wednesday approved limiting slabs to 5% and 18%, effective from September 22, the first day of Navaratri.

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