- Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation met in Goa
- Reviewed GST rates for over 100 items including textiles, handloom goods, agricultural products, fertilisers, and educational materials
- No consensus reached, further discussions scheduled in Delhi next month
- Proposal to maintain 5% GST for ready-made garments priced at Rs 1,000 and below, increase to 18% for items above Rs 1,000
- Discussion on GST rates for health insurance premiums deferred to next meeting in October
- Outcome of rate rationalisation discussions will shape agenda for upcoming 55th GST Council meeting in November
- Current GST structure has four tiers with slabs of 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%
- Average GST rate is around 12.2%, below revenue-neutral rate of 15.3%
- Real estate GoM meeting in Goa also did not reach consensus, deferred proposal to exempt GST on long-term leases for tourism sector
Source: a2ztaxcorp.com
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