GST reforms: Refunds, wider ITC mark third phase of reform as India targets global supply chains, says PwC’s Pratik Jain. Comprehensive market analysis and insights regarding this update. PwC’s Pratik Jain said the GST Council’s latest measures mark the third phase of the tax reform, shifting focus to bolder policy changes and ease of doing business. He said wider refunds for input services and capital goods, along with ITC on employee insurance, could ease working-capital stress and lower costs. Industry experts note that this development will have significant implications moving forward.