GST at 9: Negative sentiment near zero as businesses push for GST 2.0 reforms
Deloitte's GST@9 survey of 1,096 respondents shows 99% positive sentiment, with negatives down to 5% in 2025 from 10% in 2022. Retailers await GST 2.0 fixes on inverted duty structure, refund timelines, audit uniformity and rate simplification — all material to working capital and pricing.
Deloitte's GST@9 survey shows near-universal acceptance of GST among Indian businesses, with negative sentiment near zero. Companies await GST 2.0 reforms addressing inverted duty structure, refunds, audit uniformity and rate simplification — material for retail working capital.
Why this matters
Builds on prior signals where India Inc backed GST at 9 but retailers flagged refund delays, audit inconsistencies and working capital strain — now formalized as GST 2.0 reform demands.
Retail-company theme steady at 3,514 signals over 90 days, reflecting sustained policy and operational focus.