⚠️ GST Cuts for People, Price Hikes by Companies: The Great indian Loot Playbook
The government finally reduced GST rates after 2,922 days of squeezing citizens. But here comes the twist: instead of passing benefits to consumers, many companies will quietly hike prices to offset their losses. From FMCG to insurance, industries are already looking for loopholes. The public is asked to “stay vigilant,” but if citizens must do everything, then what are government departments even for? Here’s the breakdown of this scam-in-the-making:
1. Companies love Profits, Not People
Price reductions? Forget it. Corporates will always protect their margins first. If GST cuts eat into profits, they’ll simply hike base prices — giving customers zero relief.
2. Insurance Sector = Biggest red Flag
Insurers have already raised alarm bells. Don’t be surprised if “premium adjustments” magically wipe out any GST relief. For citizens, it’s the same burden, just dressed differently.
3. Citizens as Watchdogs, Govt as Bystanders
Every time there’s reform, citizens are told: “Report misuse, stay alert.” But why should taxpayers act as unpaid detectives while Commercial Intelligence officers sit comfortably in every state capital?
4. Intelligence Depts or Silent Spectators?
We have layers of regulatory bodies, intelligence wings, and consumer departments. Yet, when companies loot, the government’s only job seems to be blaming the public for not “reporting” enough.
5. The Vicious cycle of Loot
Here’s the cycle: Govt reduces GST → Companies increase prices → Citizens complain → Govt shrugs its shoulders. Repeat until everyone is frustrated except corporates and politicians.
👉 Final Word:
Price manipulation after GST cuts isn’t just corporate greed — it’s government negligence. Citizens cannot be watchdogs, police, and taxpayers all at once. If officials won’t act, what exactly are we paying them for?
🔥 Hard Truth: GST relief is meaningless if companies loot and the government snoozes. india doesn’t need more “alert citizens” — it needs an alert government.
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