Decadal perspective: Tax base is becoming deeper, wider under Modi govt
Direct tax collections have more than trebled over the last decade
 "Decadal perspective: Tax base is becoming deeper, wider under Modi govt")
Challenges
The share of direct taxes shows signs of declining. The share of indirect taxes has been going up in
recent years.
Higher indirect taxes are considered regressive. This is because both the poor and the rich end up paying tax at the same rate.
Takeaways
The tax base is becoming deeper and wider in recent years.
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Direct tax collections have more than trebled over the last decade.
Larger tax haul
Larger tax haul