The GST Council is set to review a major policy package designed to ease tax refund processes and unlock working capital for Indian exporters navigating volatile global market conditions. Proposed reforms include zero-rating benefits for overseas branch supplies, tax credits for plant and machinery spread over five years, simplified job-work export classifications, and a 90% automated refund release mechanism. On the east coast, NITI Aayog Vice-Chairperson Dr. Ashok Kumar Lahiri inspected Paradip Port’s operational infrastructure, praising its deep draft exceeding 16.5 metres, mechanized cargo handling, and expansion roadmaps as crucial national assets. The visit underscored Paradip Port’s vital role in boosting India’s coastal economy and logistics efficiency through continuous capacity augmentation and multimodal connectivity projects.