Speaking at India Today Midnight Conclave - Tryst with Tax Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, said GST will increase revenue of both the state governments and the Centre. "Overall the GST will benefit the economy. 17 taxes and 22 other cess will be abolished after the GST comes into effect," Gadkari said. "I don't claim people will not face trouble but things will improve in two-three months of GST launch. Some hard steps are needed to be taken but it will ultimately have a positive impact," said Gadkari.

Source: India Today June 30, 2017 11:03 UTC