With the GST reforms set to benefit consumers from Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged Indians to buy Make in India products during the upcoming festival season.
He urged citizens to buy Make in India products instead of foreign goods amid souring trade ties with the United States under the Donald Trump administration.
PM Modi pointed out that the Indian middle class will benefit from the double bonanza of GST cut and Income Tax exemption on earning up to Rs 12 lakh. He added that this move will save 2.5 crore for Indians and help accelerate the country's economic growth.
The Prime Minister added that daily essentials, medicines and insurance are set to turn cheaper under the new GST reform.
Addressing small scale industries, Modi said they should bring products with global appeal to the table. He also urged the state governments to focus on self-reliant India campaign.
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