Tryst with GST: Govt plans midnight launch; event may be held in central hall of parliament

Like India's tryst with destiny on the midnight of August 15, 1947, the government is planning to roll out the goods and services tax from the central hall of Parliament on July 1 after all the states came on board on Sunday for the most ambitious tax reform initiative since Independence. Government sources said a mega launch for GST is planned, where the focus is on ensuring that consumers gain f…