New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed the new round of GST reforms approved by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, saying the measures will enable faster decisions, lower compliance costs, automated refunds and a trust-based administration.

In a post on X, PM Modi said the Council's recommendations on removing arrest provisions, greater decriminalisation and simplifying procedures would have a "very positive impact" on taxpayers and businesses.

"I welcome the new round of GST reforms approved by the GST Council. The Council's recommendations on removal of arrest provisions, greater decriminalisation and simpler procedures will have a very positive impact," PM Modi said.

"The focus is clear: Faster...