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Government's GST reforms face criticism, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during an exclusive interview on Times Network.

Sitharaman Discusses GST Reforms in 'The Mega FM INTERVIEW': In an exclusive chat with Navika Kumar, Group Editor-in-Chief of Times Now and Times Now Navbharat, Sitharaman stated, "Any external pressure would have affected us for two years, given the criticism we faced on social media. However,...

"Government's GST reforms under fire, here's what Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has to say...
"Government's GST reforms under fire, here's what Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has to say about the criticism"

Government's GST reforms face criticism, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during an exclusive interview on Times Network.

The financial world is abuzz with exciting developments, as the Urban Company prepares for its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO). Investors are encouraged to carefully consider the key points before diving in.

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Moving on to the world of politics, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently gave an exclusive interview to Navika Kumar of Times Network, discussing the changes she has been working on in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system over the past eight months. The main initiative presented was the introduction of a simplified return filing system, aimed at improving compliance and ease of doing business under GST.

The interview, which was a part of 'The Mega FM INTERVIEW', was held on September 6, 2025, and was broadcasted by ET Now. It can be watched on video for those who missed the live broadcast. It's important to note that the GST Council was not directly mentioned as being involved in the interview.

In other news, the finance minister's interview covered the GST reforms extensively. One of the key points she highlighted was the simplified return filing system, a welcome change for businesses grappling with the complexities of the GST system.

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Lastly, it's worth clarifying that the interview with Nirmala Sitharaman was not a part of Times Now Navbharat, as some may have mistakenly assumed.

Stay tuned for more updates as these events unfold!

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