GST Reforms 2025 | Higher Disposable Income To Boost Tourism: Union Minister On GST Reforms Impact

Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said reforms in Goods and Services Tax (GST) will increase taxpayers' savings, leading to a "direct positive impact" on the tourism sector. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, he said the GST reforms will leave more disposable income in the hands of consumers. "Whenever there is a cut in taxes, whether direct or indirect, people have more savings in their pockets. That disposable income leads to a boost in travel, as consumers tend to spend more on tourism," the minister said. The minister thanked travellers for strengthening India's tourism growth. "I thank, from the core of my heart, the 290 million people who travelled last year. These GST reforms are for them," Mr Shekhawat said.