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GST slashed on 29 items, 54 services; return filing to be simpler

The changes will be effective from January 25; 15 states to start intra-state e-way bill from February 1

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley at a GST meeting at Vigyan Bhavan, in New Delhi (Photo: PTI)
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley at a GST meeting at Vigyan Bhavan, in New Delhi (Photo: PTI)

Last Updated : Jan 29 2018 | 8:56 PM IST

8:03 PM

GST Council decided to raise rates on cigarette filter rods from 12% to 18%.

7:49 PM

GST Council cuts tax rate on domestic LPG by private companies to 5% from 18% earlier.

7:48 PM

GST Council cuts cess on vehicles for ambulance to 0% from 15% earlier.

7:47 PM

GST Council cuts tax rate on mining, drilling of natural gas to 12%

7:46 PM

GST Council cuts tax rate on velvet fabric to 5% from 12% earlier.

7:46 PM

GST Council cuts tax rate on drip irrigation system, mechanical sprayer to 12% from 18%.

7:44 PM

Council cuts GST on mehendi cones to 5% from 18% earlier

7:43 PM

GST Council cuts rates on sugar boiled confectionery to 12% from 18% earlier.
 

7:39 PM

GST Council cuts tax rate on bio-diesel to 12% from 18% earlier.

7:38 PM

GST Council cuts tax rate on drinking water packed In 20 litres bottles to 12% from 18%.

7:37 PM

Rice Bran will now attract 0% tax from 5% earlier.

7:35 PM

Motor vehicle will now attract 18% tax from earlier 28%

7:24 PM

Jaitley said discussion on including real estate and petroleum under GST not taken up today; likely to be discussed in the next meet

7:21 PM

Large amount of credit line in IGST was also discussed. GST Panel also decided to divide Rs 350 billion (Rs 35,000 crore) IGST collections between centre, states: FM Arun Jaitley after the 25 th GST Council meet.

First Published: Jan 18 2018 | 9:29 PM IST