The Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) organized a seminar on GST 2.0 reforms at the Surendrababu Timblo Convention Hall, Panaji, on 8th September 2025. Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant graced the occasion as Chief Guest and lauded the transformative reforms introduced at the GST Council meeting held on 3rd September.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced a two-tier GST structure effective September 22, 2025, with 5% and 18% slabs. While life and health insurance premiums have been exempted from GST, casinos in Goa face a steep 40% levy under “sin goods”, raising concerns over footfall, fresh investments, and thousands of jobs
Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) President Ms. Pratima Dhond welcomes sweeping GST reforms announced at the 56th GST Council Meeting. With simplified slabs, exemptions on insurance and essential items, and measures to support MSMEs, healthcare, and farmers, the reforms are expected to boost GDP, ease compliance, and promote financial inclusion.
