<h1>India's Finance Minister Advocates for Global Tax Compatibility, Lower Rates, and Increased Voluntary Compliance to Boost Economy.</h1> India's Finance Minister emphasized the need for globally compatible tax rates to broaden the country's economic base. He argued against high taxation, noting that since 1991, economic strategies have shifted towards lower taxes to enhance competitiveness. Addressing revenue service officers, he highlighted the importance of increasing voluntary tax compliance and fostering trust between taxpayers and the government. He urged that audits and scrutiny should be reserved for objectively selected cases, promoting a mindset where paying legitimate taxes is seen as a responsibility. The minister underscored the shift from viewing tax avoidance as commercial smartness to recognizing its serious consequences.