Guwahati, Nov. 3 -- Reported by Mrinal Banik

Agartala: Tripura has significant potential to enhance its Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue through the rubber sector and rising economic activity, a senior Central Customs, GST and Central Excise official said on Tuesday, while stressing the need to facilitate trade and prevent revenue leakage.

Kul Prakash Singh, who is responsible for customs, GST and central excise administration across seven states of the North East, said the department was working with rubber manufacturers, traders and the Rubber Board to improve data exchange and strengthen tax compliance in the sector.

Speaking to reporters during his visit to Tripura, Singh said the state is the second-largest rubber producer aft...