- Textile industry advocates for a uniform 5% GST across the entire value chain.
- Cotton-based textiles have 5% GST, except garments over ₹1,000 which have 12%.
- Man Made Fibre sector faces 18% GST on raw materials, 12% on yarn, and 5% on fabric and garments, with 12% on items over ₹1,000.
- Industry leaders call for a fibre-neutral GST rate to avoid inverted duty structure.
- Achieving $100 billion exports and $250 billion domestic sales by 2030 requires growth in all textile sectors.
- No major expansion expected in viscose and cotton sectors; MMF sector growth is crucial.
- Proposal for 12% GST on garments over ₹2,000 and 5% on other textile products.
- MSMEs face challenges with blocked funds from input taxes.
- MMF products are affordable and should have a uniform 5% GST.
- Textile sector is a major job creator and needs investment-friendly GST rates.
Source: a2ztaxcorp.net
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