New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The Retailers Association of India (RAI) has welcomed the GST reforms, calling them a vital step towards simpler and fairer taxation. However, the Indian retailers' body has flagged at least four key concerns regarding specific categories and structural issues that it seeks the government to address.

In a statement, RAI appreciated GST reforms, describing them as supportive of overall retail sector growth as they can lower consumer prices, stimulate consumption, and enhance the ease of doing business, especially for retailers and MSMEs.

It also hailed the removal of the inverted duty structure across the textile value chain, which brings much-needed clarity, balance, and predictability to the industry.

However, de...