<h1>Central government proposes next-generation GST reforms: structural fixes, rate rationalisation, and tech-driven ease-of-living measures to speed implementation this year</h1> The central government announced proposed next-generation GST reforms built on three pillars-structural reform, rate rationalisation and ease of living-and has sent the proposals to the Group of Ministers for GoM/GST Council deliberation. Structural measures target inverted duty correction, classification dispute reduction and greater rate stability. Rate rationalisation aims to cut taxes on common and aspirational items, move toward two main slabs with special rates for few goods, and use fiscal space from the end of compensation cess. Ease-of-living steps include streamlined tech-driven registration, pre-filled returns and faster automated refunds. The government seeks state consensus and expedited implementation within the current financial year.