Indian Ministers Prepare for Key Meeting on Major Consumer Tax Reform
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 03 2025
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Source: Reuters
Tax Cuts Discussion: Indian ministers are set to meet for two days to discuss significant cuts to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to stimulate domestic demand amid economic challenges, including U.S. tariffs.
Impact on Economy: The proposed tax cuts, which could cost $21 billion in revenue losses, aim to boost consumption across various sectors, including FMCG and automotive, while also considering adjustments to tax rates on luxury goods and consumer items.
Analyst Views on LEVI
Wall Street analysts forecast LEVI stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LEVI is 26.50 USD with a low forecast of 26.00 USD and a high forecast of 27.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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4 Buy
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Strong Buy
Current: 21.550
Low
26.00
Averages
26.50
High
27.00
Current: 21.550
Low
26.00
Averages
26.50
High
27.00
About LEVI
Levi Strauss & Co. is an apparel company. The Company designs and markets jeans, casual wear and related accessories for men, women and children under the Levi's, Levi Strauss Signature, Denizen, Dockers and Beyond Yoga brands. The Company operates through three geographical segments: Americas, Europe, and Asia. It designs, markets and sells directly or through third parties and licensee's products that include jeans, casual and dress pants, tops, shorts, skirts, dresses, jackets, footwear, and related accessories for men, women and children around the world. The Company’s products are sold in more than 120 countries worldwide through a combination of chain retailers, department stores, online sites, and a global footprint of approximately 3,400 retail stores and shop-in-shops. Outside the United States, department stores, specialty retailers, franchised or other brand-dedicated stores and shop-in-shops are its primary distribution channels.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
