CBIC Defends GST Growth Figures Amid Claims of Data Manipulation
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) defended the reported Goods and Services Tax (GST) growth figures for fiscal year 2027 against claims by former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg that the data was manipulated by excluding compensation cess collections. CBIC stated that since the compensation cess was discontinued from September 2025, including it in comparisons would be misleading. The CBIC emphasized that GST growth rates are calculated on a comparable tax base, reflecting accurate revenue performance without manipulation.
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thefinancialexpress broke this story on 9 Sept, 03:27 pm. Other outlets followed.