Indian Economy·Policy Reforms
Government Budget — Policy Reforms
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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026
| Entry | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101st Amendment | 2016 | Introduced GST through constitutional amendment, fundamentally altering the indirect tax structure and consequently the budget's revenue composition. Created the GST Council as a constitutional body for tax policy coordination. | Transformed Union Budget revenue structure, reduced Centre's unilateral control over indirect taxes, and created new mechanisms for fiscal federalism through GST compensation and revenue sharing. |