‘Easing GST to boost demand for FMCG, durables, auto’

Balfour Manuel, Managing Director, Blue Dart, said, “The GST Council’s decision to rationalise tax slabs is a progressive step for India’s consumption-driven economy. By easing tax rates on freight services, with multimodal transport within India at 5 per cent (down from 12 per cent) and road haulage rentals reduced to 5 per cent, the move will directly lower logistics costs and simplify compliance. We anticipate household demand across FMCG, durables and automobiles, and this momentum will drive higher shipment volumes across our networks, as we approach the festive season. We welcome this reform as it allows us to streamline logistics planning, reduce operating costs and strengthen the ecosystem for growth. We see this as an opportunity to enhance our role as the logistics partner of choice, delivering greater value, while continuing to innovate for the future of India’s logistics industry.”