GST rate on EVs cut from 12% to 5%; reduced rate effective from August 1

The GST Council has also approved exemption from GST on hiring of electric buses by local authorities

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2 min read Last Updated : Jul 27 2019 | 2:28 PM IST

The high-powered GST Council on Saturday decided to reduce the tax rate on electric vehicles (EVs) to 5 per cent from the existing 12 per cent, a move aimed at

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First Published: Jul 27 2019 | 12:34 PM IST

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GST rate on EVs cut from 12% to 5%; reduced rate effective from August 1

The GST Council has also approved exemption from GST on hiring of electric buses by local authorities

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