GST council exempts satellite launches by Isro, Antrix from 18% GST

But it is not clear whether the relief will be extended to private launch companies

The GST Council has decided to exempt 18 per cent GST levied on satellite launch services offered by the ISRO, Antrix Corporation Ltd and NSIL, in a bid to encourage start-ups making satellites to use domestic launching services, said Finance Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pande. 
 

However, it was not clear whether this relief will be extended to private launch companies. Firms in this space have said there will not be a level playing field of such a thing doesn't happen.
 

"This (GST exemption) will help protect the native satellite industry utilise homegrown launch capabilities without the upfront GST burden and give