Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Suvarna Lapalikar1
Sudarshana Sharma2
Pratiksha Saxena3
Vaibhav Modak4
Umesh Gautam 5
Shubhangi Vitthal Gaikwad 6
Sonal Sharma 7
Dinesh Gupta8
ABSTRACT
Objectives: This study aims to examine the impact of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the
Indian economy, focusing on its effects on compliance, revenue generation, and the challenges
faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the informal sector.
Theoretical Framework: The research is grounded in tax reform theories, emphasizing the
need for a simplified tax structure and the role of GST in enhancing economic efficiency and
formalization of the informal sector.
Results and Discussion: The findings indicate that GST has led to increased government
revenue and formalization of the informal sector, although it has also caused short-term
disruptions for businesses. The study highlights the necessity for improved GST compliance
mechanisms, user-friendly IT infrastructure, and educational initiatives to support SMEs in
navigating the complexities of GST.
1
St. Paul Institute of Professional Studies, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
E-mail: suvarna.lapalikar@gmail.com
2
Karnavati University, Ahmadabad, Gujarat, India.
E-mail: sudarshana@karnavatiuniversity.edu.in
3
Prestige Institute of Management and Research, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India.
E-mail:Pratikshasaxena18@gmail.com
4
Institute of Business Management & Research, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
E-mail:vaibhavmodak@ipsacademy.org
5
Amity University Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India.
E-mail: umesh.ug08@gmail.com
6
School of Economics & Commerce, DoCA, MIT World Peace University, Pune, Maharashtra,
India. E-mail: shubhangi.gaikwad@mitwpu.edu.in
7
Thakur Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
E-mail: drsonalgsharma@gmail.com
8
University B.T.& evening college, Cooch Behar, west Bengal, India.
E-mail: opti.dinesh404@gmail.com
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SDGsReview | Florida, USA | VOL. 4| e01853| pag: 01-16| 2024.
Lapalikar, S., Sharma, S., Saxena, P., Modak, V., Gautam, U., Gaikwad, S., V., Sharma, S.,
Gupta, D. (2024) Evaluating the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the Context of Sustainable
Development: Case Study of Manufacturing Firms
Keywords: sustainable development goals (sdgs), goods and service tax, small and medium-
sized enterprises (SMEs).
Received: May/03/2024
Accepted: July/05/2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47172/2965-730X.SDGsReview.v4.n02.pe01853
1 INTRODUCTION
On the 1st of July 2017, the Indian government launched the Goods and
Services Tax (GST), an indirect tax that applies to all goods and services
throughout the country. The implementation of GST means that a single tax is
levied on all products, disrupting all tax barriers between states and integrating
the country via a single tax rate. This comprehensive tax base with minimum
exemptions is expected to benefit the industry and help the economy grow in
a more efficient manner by reducing tax accumulation. Over 160 countries have
implemented GST, making it a widely accepted tax system globally.
The adoption of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will yield numerous
beneficial effects on the Indian economy. Consumers will benefit from a
reduction in price due to the implementation of a unified tax rate and the
elimination of numerous levies. According to government projections, the
implementation of GST is expected to increase India's GDP by approximately
2%. The products and Services Tax (GST) applies four separate tax rates on
products and services: 0%, 5%, 12%, and 18%. Following the implementation of
the Goods and Services Tax (GST), it is anticipated that costs for certain items,
such as branded goods, hotels, personal hair products, and soap, will decrease.
Conversely, prices for items such as cellphone bills, aerated drinks, internet
services, and air tickets may increase.
The collection of GST occurs through three distinct mechanisms: CGST,
which involves the central government collecting the revenue; SGST, which
involves the state governments collecting the tax for purchases inside the state;
and IGST, which involves the central government collecting the money for
transactions between states. The installation of GST has both beneficial and
negative impacts on many sectors.
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a comprehensive indirect tax system that
replaced multiple taxes such as excise duty, service tax, value-added tax, and
others in India. GST is considered as one of the most significant tax reforms in
the Indian economy, which aims to create a unified market for goods and
services, promote ease of doing business, and enhance economic growth.
2 FEATURES OF GST
3 REVIEW OF LITERATURE
4 RESEARCH GAP
The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India on July 1,
2017, was a significant step towards tax reform in the country. GST replaced
multiple indirect taxes like VAT, service tax, and excise duty, making it a
unified tax system across the country. Although the implementation of GST has
brought about significant changes in the Indian tax system, there are still some
research gaps that need to be addressed. One of the significant research gaps
in GST in India is the impact of GST on the informal sector. The informal sector
is a significant contributor to India's economy, and there is a lack of research
on how GST has affected the informal sector. The informal sector comprises
small businesses, unorganized traders, and self-employed individuals, who have
little or no knowledge about GST. Hence, there is a need for research on how
the GST has impacted the informal sector, particularly on compliance,
registration, and the cost of compliance. Another research gap is the impact of
GST on the prices of goods and services. There is a need for research to identify
the reasons for the price increase and how it can be addressed.
4.1 OBJECTIVE
To examine the difference between pre GST and post GST profit of
Industries.
5 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study has chosen 200 Businessmen from various industries in Indore
District to seek their opinion towards GST. They are selected on the basis of
convenient sampling and these industries are medium based industries. Through
short questionnaire, they were asked to give their responses on Likert Scale.
On SPSS, paired t test was applied.
Table 1.
Yearly profit of Business
Before GST After GST
Frequenc Frequenc
y Percent y Percent
Valid Strongly Disagree 11 5.8 32 16.0
Disagree 38 19.0 24 12.0
Neutral 26 12.8 30 15.3
Agree 72 35.8 46 23.0
Strongly Agree 53 26.8 68 33.8
Total 200 100.0 200 100.0
The responses show on Yearly profit of Business more before and after
GST, for before GST, it states that 5.8% respondents of Manufacturing Units
were strongly disagreed, 19% of them were disagreed, 12.8% were neutral,
35.8% were agreed and rest 26.8% of them were strongly agreed whereas after
GST, the result found 16% respondents of Manufacturing Units were strongly
disagreed, 12% of them were disagreed, 15.3% were neutral, 23% were agreed
and rest 33.8% of them were strongly agreed. In conclusion, the introduction of
the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has not resulted in any significant differences
in the yearly profit of businesses. Despite initial concerns and speculations
about its potential impact on profits, the implementation of GST has proven to
be a relatively neutral factor in terms of financial outcomes. This suggests that
businesses have successfully adapted to the new tax system and have
effectively managed their operations and pricing strategies to maintain their
profitability. While the GST has certainly brought about changes in taxation and
compliance procedures, its overall effect on business profitability has been
minimal, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of businesses in navigating
regulatory changes.
Figure 1.
Bar Chart
35,80%
33,80%
26,80%
23%
19%
16% 15,30%
12,80% 12%
5,80%
Table 2.
Paired Samples Statistics on difference between Pre and Post Profitability of
GST
Std.
Mean N Deviation Std. Error Mean
Pair 1 Pre-profitability 3.5875 200 1.22724 .06136
Post-Profitability 3.8950 200 1.12345 .05617
Table 3.
Paired Samples Test on difference between Pre and Post Profitability of GST
Paired Differences
95% Confidence
Std. Std. Interval of the
Deviat Error Difference Sig. (2-
Mean ion Mean Lower Upper t df tailed)
Pa Pre - Post .3075 .92199 .04610 -.39813 -.21687 6.67 199 .000
ir 0
1
The t-value for paired sample test for pre and post profitability of GST is
6.67 which is significant at .000<0.05 so in this regard, the null hypothesis
‘There is no significant difference between Pre and Post Profitability of GST for
the Manufacturing Firms’ is not accepted.
6 CONCLUSION
The study has examined the impact of GST from an economic perspective
on the performance of Manufacturing Forms in Indore District. For the sample
of study, 400 manufacturers have been chosen and through self-constructed
questionnaire, their responses on various parameters such as; pricing,
profitability, supply chain management, cascading effect etc. are solicited. The
study found that GST has positive impact on the performance of Manufacturing
Firms in Indore District.
During the pre-implementation phase of GST, firms faced challenges due
to the complex and fragmented tax structure prevailing in the country. Multiple
indirect taxes, such as excise duty, value-added tax (VAT), and service tax,
added to the compliance burden and increased operational costs for businesses.
This often resulted in reduced profitability, especially for small and medium-
sized enterprises (SMEs) that lacked the resources to navigate the complex tax
landscape effectively.
However, the post-implementation phase of GST brought about several
positive changes for firms' profitability. The introduction of a uniform tax
system eliminated the cascading effect of taxes and simplified compliance
procedures. This led to enhanced efficiency and cost savings for businesses.
Moreover, GST facilitated seamless inter-state movement of goods and services,
removing barriers to trade and expanding market opportunities for firms. This
increased market access and customer reach, thereby positively impacting
profitability for many businesses.
GST has contributed to the formalization of the economy by bringing
previously unregistered firms into the tax net. This has led to increased
transparency and accountability in the business environment, promoting fair
competition and discouraging tax evasion. The implementation of GST has
encouraged manufacturers in Indore to shift towards a more organized and
structured approach, resulting in enhanced credibility and access to financial
services. GST has facilitated inter-state trade by removing various entry
barriers and restrictions.
7 SUGGESTIONS
significantly improve the overall user experience and reduce the time and
effort required to fulfill GST obligations.
Additionally, the study emphasized the importance of creating a
mechanism for resolving disputes and addressing grievances promptly.
Establishing a dedicated helpline or online portal to address GST-related
queries and concerns will provide businesses in Indore with the necessary
support and guidance. Moreover, the government should consider setting up
specialized dispute resolution cells to handle GST-related disputes efficiently
and effectively, thus reducing the burden on businesses and improving the
overall ease of doing business.
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