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Indian businesses protest new tax system

Plans by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reform the nation’s tax system have sparked fiery protests across the country. For the first time, many small traders must pay tax. Businesses say they aren’t ready for the new system, which goes into effect this weekend. The government maintains the overhaul is needed to finance infrastructure […]

Plans by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reform the nation’s tax system have sparked fiery protests across the country. For the first time, many small traders must pay tax. Businesses say they aren’t ready for the new system, which goes into effect this weekend. The government maintains the overhaul is needed to finance infrastructure and education advances.

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