Nirmala Sitharaman explains why Government levied extra GST

Caramel Popcorn tax: Nirmala Sitharaman explains why Government levied extra GST
Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies why salted popcorn is taxed at 12% but caramel popcorn at 18%.
Why Government has levied extra GST on Caramel Popcorn
India's Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced varying GST rates for popcorn, sparking online debate. Ready-to-eat, pre-packed popcorn with s
GST On Popcorn: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Clarifies Tax Slabs And Controversy
The GST Council's recent clarification on popcorn taxation has sparked a social media debate and criticism from the opposition. Congress questioned the "absurdity" and growing complexity of the GST system,
From 5% To 18%: Why Popcorn Is Taxed Under 3 Different GST Slabs? New Tax Rule Sparks Outrage
The GST hike on caramel popcorn to 18%, announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has sparked outrage due to the complex tax slabs for popcorn: 5%, 12%, and 18%. The debate centers on the distinction between salted (taxed as 'namkeen') and caramelised popcorn (taxed as 'mithai').
India: 18% GST On Caramel Popcorn Triggers Outrage
Is this a case of sugar-coating taxes? India's GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has surprised moviegoers and snack lovers by introducing different rates of Goods and Services Tax (GST) for popcorn.
How to tax popcorn? GST council’s formula sparks outrage
India's controversial popcorn tax system sparks outrage and criticism, with opposition questioning the complex GST rates.
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GST on popcorn decoded: How much tax will you pay for the snack in movie theatres?
The tax treatment of popcorn has become a huge ‘hot potato’ after the (GST) Council Meeting, led by Finance Minister ...
As 18% GST debate on caramel popcorn continues, a look at the popular snack’s history and evolution
While the debate regarding GST levied on different types of popcorn is ongoing, did you know that the snack has an ...
After Caramel Popcorn, Tax On Sweet Pongal Next? Congress Quips Over Nirmala Sitharaman's Clarification
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's explanation on popcorn taxation went viral, congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised ...
‘Bit of a joke’: India’s popcorn tax sparks roasting of complex GST system
Social media users slam country’s excessive regulations and high taxation after government’s move to impose three-tier tax on ...
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India’s popcorn tax sparks memes and humour online
Social media erupted with a wave of memes and humour after the Indian GST Council confirmed an 18% tax on caramelised popcorn ...
FM Nirmala Sitharaman gets trolled on social media over GST on caramel popcorn
The decision sparked a wave of humorous responses online, with users questioning the logic of having separate tax slabs for ...
Congress slams govt over ‘caramel popcorn GST’ social media debate: ‘Absurdity…’
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday issued clarification on three different GST tax slabs for “popcorn”.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's move to hike GST on sale of used cars could boomerang
Market experts fear the move to increase GST on sale of used cars from 12 per cent to 18 per cent could push more sales into ...