What are ‘sin goods’ and why do they now attract the highest GST rate?
At its 56th meeting on September 3, 2025, the GST Council announced a simplified tax structure comprising two main slabs, 5% and 18%, alongside a special 40% rate applicable only to designated “sin goods” and certain luxury items, effective from September 22. This revision comes after the removal of the Compensation Cess, with the tax incidence preserved under […]
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