The Centre-states confrontation over GST dues is ill-timed. Neither is at fault for the pandemic-induced tax shortfall. The best solution for now is to borrow more and the central government is better placed to do this. The crisis also once again underlines the need to reform the government bond market.
Centre-state row over GST dues is no one’s fault, but underlines need to reform govt bond market
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