Clean Milk at Risk: Farmers Hit by 18% GST on Technology
Progressive dairy farmers across India are questioning the government’s intent behind keeping essential technologies like bulk milk coolers and milking machines under the 18% GST slab. They ask: is the government not confident of their capability to adopt modern practices that ensure hygienic milk production and higher yields? Farmers argue that calling this a “farmer-friendly…
Fixed GST at 18% imposed for ice cream in parlours or outside
The government said on Wednesday that ice cream is the same whether it is sold inside an ice-cream parlour or outside, and should attract the same rate of goods and services tax (GST). The government said a GST of 18% should be levied on ice cream even when they are sold inside a parlour. Earlier, ice…