New GST reforms to bring down tax on coal, reduce power generation cost with removal of cess, says govt

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The government announced Goods and Services Tax reforms for the coal sector. These reforms aim to lower the overall tax burden on coal. Consequently, power generation costs are expected to decrease. The changes include removing the GST compensation cess. The reforms also address tax imbalances across different coal grades. These measures promote self-reliance and reduce import dependency.