Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with preside over the 52nd Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting at the Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi on Saturday.A post on the official handle of Union Ministry of Finance on social media platform X read, “Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman will chair the 52nd GST Council meeting at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, TODAY. The meeting will be attended by Union Minister of State for Finance Shri @mppchaudhary , besides Finance Ministers of States and UTs (with Legislature) and Senior officials from Union Government and States. 10.00 AM 7th Oct. 2023.”Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to chair the 52nd GST Council Meeting todayRead @ANI Story | https://t.co/0Pw5vaXKml#GSTCouncil #52ndMeeting #NirmalaSitharaman pic.twitter.com/e0fvev4weL— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) October 7, 2023 The meeting will be attended by Union Minister of State for Finance, MP Poonia, along with Finance ministers of various States and Union Territories (with Legislature), as well as senior officials from both the Union government and the states.The GST Council convenes periodically to deliberate on matters related to the GST regime, including tax rates, policy changes, and administrative issues.The 52nd meeting is aimed at discussing critical issues affecting the Indian tax system and finding collaborative solutions.The GST Council plays a pivotal role in shaping Indias indirect tax structure, ensuring that it aligns with the nations economic goals and eases the tax burden on citizens and businesses.The meeting, scheduled to take place at 10 am, and its outcomes are expected to have a significant impact on the countrys economy going forward.Its part of the governments ongoing efforts to refine the GST system to enhance efficiency and promote economic growth. “A prime example of PM Shri @narendramodi approach to governance was evident during Indias monumental tax overhaul, the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Rather than unilateral decisions, he championed a collaborative spirit, ensuring each state had an active voice in shaping the… pic.twitter.com/v6FiGQ1PGH— Nirmala Sitharaman Office (@nsitharamanoffc) October 7, 2023 The decisions and recommendations arising from the 52nd GST Council meeting will be closely watched by various stakeholders, including businesses, policymakers, and the general public, as they have the potential to influence taxation, trade, and overall economic dynamics in the country.