The GST council has its work cut out in the months ahead. Illustration: Jayachandran/MintThe overdue transition to the new goods and services tax (GST) has started off on the wrong foot. The rationalization of tax rates announced by the GST council last week is welcome against this backdrop. One result would be that wider coverage will create space for more moderate GST rates. The GST council has its work cut out in the months ahead.

Source: Mint November 13, 2017 17:48 UTC