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GoM proposes to lift GST on high-end footwear, timepieces, strives income increase by Rs 22,000 cr, ET Retail

.Representative imageIn a substantial development, the Team of Ministers (GoM) on Saturday set some Goods as well as Provider Tax (GST) rate revisions that are probably to produce an extra Rs 22,000 crore revenue.The GoM, moved through Bihar Deputy Main Administrator Samrat Chaudhary, recommended bring up GST costs on numerous deluxe products, featuring high-end watches and shoes.The GoM recommended to boost the GST cost on wrist watches valued above Rs 25,000 coming from 18 per cent to 28 per-cent. Additionally, footwear costing over Rs 15,000 will definitely additionally view a tax obligation walk from 18 per-cent to 28 per-cent, according to the GoM proposal.The GoM participants likewise chose to reduced income tax rates on 20-litre packaged consuming water bottles and also bikes to 5 percent coming from 18 per-cent. GST on exercise notebooks can be minimized to 5 per-cent coming from 12 percent, the members proposed.The GST on bicycles priced beneath Rs 10,000 must be lowered from 12 per-cent to 5 every cent.In September, the GST Council, headed by Money Administrator Nirmala Sitharaman, lessened the GST on cancer drugs and also 'namkeens' (decided on treats). At the same time, the GoM has actually additionally determined to exempt the GST on condition life insurance fees and fees paid out through elderly people for wellness cover. The step will ease the tax obligation burden on both insurance companies and insurance holders. The ministerial panel, tasked to rationalize rates, is booked to submit its own suggestion to the GST Authorities by October 31. The final decision in this regard will be taken due to the GST Council when it meets upcoming.
Released On Oct 20, 2024 at 12:22 PM IST.




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