Aviation ministry makes a U-turn, says it’s ready for July 1 GST rollout

Days after seeking deferment of GST rollout to September 1 on the grounds that airlines needed more time for the switchover, the aviation ministry on Thursday said it is ready for a July 1 rollout. "Discussed preparedness with all aviation stakeholders; concerns were satisfactorily addressed. We are prepared for GST from July 1," minister of state for civil aviation Jayant Sinha tweeted on Thursda…