Bengal's healthcare leaders welcome GST reforms, highlight impact on affordability, access
GST
Dated:- 4-9-2025
PTI
Kolkata, Sep 4 (PTI) Prominent personalities of West BengalÂ’s healthcare sector on Thursday welcomed the GST rate rationalisation, calling it a critical step toward improving access, affordability, and insurance coverage in the country's healthcare system.
The GST Council on Wednesday made sweeping changes to the indirect tax regime, approving an overhaul of rates by limiting slabs to 5 per cent and 18 per cent effective from September 22, the first day of Navaratri.
Rupak Barua, managing director and CEO of Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital Limited, emphasised the far-reaching impact of the tax reductions.
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f this step brings direct relief to patients and their families,” Datta said.
Chairman and managing director of Desun Hospital, Sajal Dutta, highlighted the tangible financial relief expected from the reforms.
“It's a welcome step that will directly ease the burden on patients and families. Combined with lower GST on medical insurance, this move will reduce out-of-pocket expenses and make quality care more affordable. On average, hospitalisation costs could come down by 8-10 per cent, offering much-needed financial relief across the healthcare sector,” Datta said.
Adding further perspective, Dr Sudipta Mitra, chief executive of Peerless Hospital, said the reduction would bring much relief to patients.
“This would bring much relief to ou
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