Nirmala Sitharaman explains why Government levied extra GST

Orry says he is 18% after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revises GST rate on caramelised popcorn
Orry, an internet personality and friend of Bollywood star kids, humorously commented on the recent 18% GST rate on caramelised popcorn by creating a viral social media post. He highlighted the difference in tax rates between salted (5%) and caramelised (18%) popcorn,
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%.
Sugar-coated tax: FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s take on ‘popcorn’ sparks debate on social media
The decision sparked a wave of humorous responses online, with users questioning the logic of having separate tax slabs for the same product.
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,
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 concerns over the "growing complexity of a system that was supposed to be a Good and Simple Tax.
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 grey market
FM Sitharaman explains difference in GST rates between salted and caramel popcorn
The GST Council, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has clarified the tax treatment of popcorn. It has been decided that pre-packed and labelled ready-to-eat popcorn will attract a 12% GST, while caramelised popcorn (mixed with sugar) will be taxed at 18%.
GST on popcorn decoded: How much tax will you pay for the snack in movie theatres?
Amid frequent discussions around tax treatment on different products of popcorn, here is a detailed analysis of how much tax ...
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 ...
BJP debunks GST rumours on used cars and popcorn
In a video statement,he clarified, "There are three types of popcorn: salted, packaged, and caramelized. Their GST rates ...
Netizens troll Centre over 'absurd' popcorn tax slabs; say ‘Do we have to pay tax for sugarcoating our words too?’
The new 18% popcorn tax stemming from the 55th GST Council has sparked outrage amongst netizens; read what they have to say ...