GST @8: India’s tax landscape has changed but key reforms are still pending

India's GST completes eight years, becoming integral to economic activity by digitizing compliance and boosting revenue, which surpassed ₹20.18 lakh crore in FY25. While digitization and simplified procedures have aided MSMEs, challenges persist with delayed tribunal operations and incomplete rate rationalization. Future focus should be on integration, simplification, and addressing emerging sectors for continued evolution.