<h1>Income support measures urged to counter growth slowdown, including higher MGNREGA wages and GST simplification.</h1> Downward revision of GDP growth and weakening indicators-slower private consumption, falling private investment, underspent public capex, reduced household savings and rising liabilities-are described as causing an investment chill. Recommended policy responses include targeted income support for poor households, higher MGNREGA wages, increased MSPs, accelerated public capital expenditure delivery, and drastic simplification of the GST regime alongside income tax relief for the middle class to restore consumption and investment.