FinMin Mahat clarifies that govt imposed VAT on potato and onion to protect and boost the domestic production

Mahat clarified that the government through the new step has targeted to discourage the import of the agro products. Through the announcement of the budget for 2023/24, the government has slapped a 13 percent VAT on top of the 1.5 percent income tax and nine percent agriculture service charge on these important kitchen essentials.

Source: myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com