Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the new round of GST reforms approved by the GST Council, describing the recommendations as a significant step toward making the Goods and Services Tax regime simpler, more efficient, and citizen-friendly. The reforms focus on key areas including the removal of arrest provisions, greater decriminalization of procedures, and overall simplification of the tax administration process. The Prime Minister specifically highlighted that these measures will have a very positive impact on taxpayers and businesses by enabling faster decisions, lowering compliance costs, implementing automated refunds, and establishing a trust-based administration system. These changes are presented as being in line with the government's constant efforts to make GST more efficient, transparent, and citizen-friendly. The announcement was made through the Prime Minister's official social media account on October 8, 2026, and was subsequently published by the Press Information Bureau.