Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Subramanian Denies Rift, Cites GST Differences
Arvind Subramanian, who was the Chief Economic Adviser, said he left his job because he had worked for four years and felt it was time to go.
He also mentioned that he had some differences with the government, especially about the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
He wanted a simpler GST with only three price levels, but the government initially made it more complicated with many levels.
He said he was disappointed but understood that not all advice is accepted.
He also talked about how advisers should not leave just because their ideas are not used.
Arvind Subramanian denied that his exit was due to a breakdown in relations with the government.
He cited completing four years in office and personal reasons for his departure.
Subramanian mentioned differences with the government, particularly over the GST structure.
He recommended a simpler GST with three slabs, but initially, 10-12 slabs were implemented.
He acknowledged that advisers should not leave just because their advice is not accepted.
- Who
- Arvind Subramanian, Former Chief Economic Adviser
- What
- Denied rift with government, cited differences over GST
- When
- Tenure from October 2014 to June 2018
- Where
- India, during his time in the finance ministry
- Why
- Felt effectiveness would reduce after four years and had personal reasons
- Arvind Subramanian
- Former Chief Economic Adviser
- Tenure
- October 2014 to June 2018
- GST Slabs Recommended
- 3 slabs (6-8%, 15-16%, 40%)
- GST Slabs Implemented
- Initially 10-12 slabs, later reduced
- Arun Jaitley
- Former Finance Minister, underwent kidney transplant