Swapan Dasgupta Hails GST Reforms at 57th GST Council Meet
Delhi: At the 57th GST Council meeting, West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta said the Goods and Services Tax (GST) remains highly useful for a state like West Bengal, with a significant portion of the state’s revenue accruing through GST.
Swapan Dasgupta Highlights GST Benefits for West Bengal
Speaking about the meeting, Swapan Dasgupta said the rationalisation of various proposals could benefit West Bengal in the long run.
He particularly highlighted measures related to Ease of Doing Business, which he described as a major focus of the structural reforms discussed during the meeting.
According to Dasgupta, making it easier for businesses to operate could ultimately benefit the state and contribute to a more efficient business environment.
#WATCH | Delhi | 57th GST Council meeting | Swapan Dasgupta, Finance Minister of West Bengal, says, "GST is always very useful for a state like West Bengal. A large portion of our revenue is accrued through GST. In this context, the rationalization of various proposals—particularly regarding 'Ease of Doing Business,' which I believe was a major focus of the structural reforms this time—will ultimately, in the long run, benefit a state like West Bengal by making it easier for us to operate. Regarding compliance—which is often a challenge we face in West Bengal—there is now greater awareness about it. It has been a very positive meeting"
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2026
Focus on GST Compliance
Dasgupta also highlighted compliance as an important issue for West Bengal. He said there is now greater awareness about GST compliance, which has often been a challenge for the state.
The West Bengal Finance Minister described the discussions at the GST Council meeting as positive and said the measures could have long-term benefits for the state.
Positive GST Council Meeting
Dasgupta said the meeting was very positive, particularly in the context of GST reforms, Ease of Doing Business and greater awareness about compliance.
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