GST on aerated beverages, cigarettes may be hiked to 35%

THE Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation on Monday decided to hike tax on sin goods like aerated beverages, cigarettes, tobacco and related products to 35% from the present 28%, an official said.

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The GoM on rate rationalisation under Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary also decided to rationalise tax rates on apparel. As per the decision, readymade garments costing up to ₹1,500 would attract 5% GST, those between ₹1,500 and ₹10,000 would attract 18%. Garments costing above ₹10,000 would attract 28% tax.