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Highlights of the 50th GST Council Meeting

July 16 , 2023 498 days 581 0
  • The 50th Meeting of the GST Council took place in New Delhi.
  • It decided to reduce the GST rate on uncooked/unfried snack pellets to 5%.
  • The Council has exempted IGST on medicines and Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) when imported for personal use.
  • To encourage better utilization of LD slag, the GST rate on LD slag has been reduced from 18% to 5%.
  • Casinos, horse racing and online gaming will be taxed at a uniform rate of 28%.
  • The Council recommends extending the GST exemption on satellite launch services supplied by ISRO.
  • Food and beverages sold at the cinemas to get covered under 'restaurant service', liable to 5% GST.
  • Fish soluble paste reduced from 18% to 5%.
  • Imitation Zari threads/yarn reduced from 12% to 5%.

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