Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is pushing tax officials to clean up the GST system—specifically, making registrations, refunds, and complaint resolutions smoother and faster. She also wants cargo clearances sped up to help Indian trade stay competitive and is cracking down on tax evasion with tighter investigations. The goal? Less red tape, more transparency, and better tech to keep things running fairly.

Editor’s Note: If you’ve ever dealt with GST headaches—delayed refunds, confusing paperwork, or slow processes—this could mean real relief. Sitharaman’s push signals the government’s trying to fix the system’s notorious bottlenecks, which is good news for businesses and traders. Faster cargo clearance could also mean cheaper imports and exports, helping India’s economy stay sharp globally. Basically, less hassle, more efficiency.