India Inc backs GST at 9, but retailers flag refund delays and audit inconsistencies

Deloitte's GST@9 survey of 1,096 business leaders finds 99% positive or neutral sentiment, yet 87% want interpretational clarity, 61% seek audit uniformity and 36% demand faster refunds — pressure points squeezing working capital for retailers and MSMEs as next-phase reforms loom.

— Filed Tue, 23 Jun, 2026, 14:29 IST · Source BL · Consumer & Economy · Updated

Deloitte's GST@9 survey of 1,096 leaders shows 99% positive/neutral sentiment but flags slow refunds, audit inconsistencies and inverted duty issues — directly affecting working capital for Indian retailers and MSMEs ahead of next-phase GST reforms.