<p>There was a need for reforms in the GST system with wider coverage of goods and services and more uniform rates. But the hikes have come at an inopportune time when inflation is ruling above 7%, the Rupee has depreciated and is showing signs of more weakness, and imports are rising and exports are not growing.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/first-edit/gst-changes-will-fuel-inflation-further-1129203.html" target="_blank">Read more</a></p>
<p>There was a need for reforms in the GST system with wider coverage of goods and services and more uniform rates. But the hikes have come at an inopportune time when inflation is ruling above 7%, the Rupee has depreciated and is showing signs of more weakness, and imports are rising and exports are not growing.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/first-edit/gst-changes-will-fuel-inflation-further-1129203.html" target="_blank">Read more</a></p>
