New Delhi, June 30 -- Nine years after the rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the Centre on Tuesday said the indirect tax regime has played a key role in creating a unified national market by advancing the vision of "One Nation, One Tax". The government said GST has steadily evolved through policy reforms, digital initiatives and stronger cooperation between the Centre and states, making the tax system more efficient and business-friendly.

In an official statement marking 9 years since GST was introduced on 1 July 2017, the government noted that the tax regime has undergone continuous improvements, with the Next-Generation GST reforms of 2025 further streamlining the tax structure through lower rates, expanded exemptions, and s...