The 50th GST Council meeting in New Delhi concluded (11th July 2023) under whose leadership?

Rajnath Singh

Smriti Irani

S. Jaishankar

Nirmala Sitharaman

Correct Answer : Nirmala Sitharaman

The 50th GST Council meeting, headed by the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has been concluded in New Delhi on Tuesday (11th July 2023) .

Key Highlights :

* 28% GST rate has been levied on the full value of gaming, horse racing, and casino.

* Exempted GST on pharma products like cancer drug Dinutuximab, and Food for Special Medical Purposes.

* Reduced GST on Uncooked, unfried & extruded snack palettes to 5%.

* Reduced GST on Fish soluble paste to 5%.

* Imitation zari thread brought down from 12% to 5%..

Source : Mint

Published On : July 12, 2023

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