Increase in GST rates may lead to disruption, says former chief statistician Pronab Sen

The panel of officers nominated by the goods and services tax (GST) council may recommend increasing the 5 percent tax slab to 8 percent and the 12 percent slab to 15 percent. Sources say it will make a presentation to the GST council on December 18th. Pronab Sen, former chief statistician and economist Haseeb Drabu shared their views and outlook.