High GST on ghee hurting farmers, aiding unorganised market

The Indian dairy industry is calling for a cut in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on ghee from 12% to 5%, arguing that the current rate is hurting farmers and promoting an unorganised market with adulterated products. “Imported edible oils have only 5% GST, but Indian farmers’ produce, which supports 80 million families, is taxed…