Ease of doing business: Multiplexes seek GST reforms on movie tickets, F&B

Multiplexes want GST reforms on tickets and F&B, along with single-window clearance, to make cinema more affordable and help boost screen growth to 10 per cent annually

Multiplex chains in India are seeking rationalisation in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on film tickets to make the movie-going experience affordable for audiences. They are requesting that the price of the tickets be kept in the lower tax slab of 5 per cent.

 

Industry executives added that they anticipate the inclusion of input tax credit (ITC) on the food and beverage segment to boost their overall business. Additionally, they are also requesting the government for a single-window clearance for licences for the ease of doing business. All these moves, the executives believe, will give cinema exhibitors confidence to