Indian Economy·Policy Reforms

Transportation Infrastructure — Policy Reforms

Updated 14 Sep 2026
EntryYearDescriptionImpact
101st Amendment2016Introduced Goods and Services Tax (GST) replacing multiple indirect taxes, significantly impacting transportation and logistics by eliminating interstate checkpoints and reducing transit times by 20-30%.Transformed logistics operations by creating a unified market, reducing transportation costs, and enabling hub-and-spoke distribution models. Eliminated truck queues at state borders and improved supply chain efficiency.