Finance Minister Clarifies GST Rates on Popcorn Amid Controversy

• The GST Council clarified popcorn taxation leading to social media debates and opposition criticism
• Congress criticized the complexity of the GST system and suggested a revamp to GST 2.0
• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman explained popcorn tax rates at the 55th GST Council meeting
• Plain popcorn with salt and spices has a 5% GST if not pre-packaged and 12% if pre-packaged
• Caramel popcorn is taxed at 18% GST as it is considered sugar confectionery under HS 1704 90 90
• The clarification was intended to increase transparency regarding popcorn tax slabs but sparked further debate on GST complexity

Source: businesstoday.in

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