1. Could your next smartphone get cheaper as GST Council reviews tax?

Could your next smartphone get cheaper as GST Council reviews tax?

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  • The GST Council may consider cutting the 18% tax on mobile phones at its September 12 meeting.
  • The proposal comes as demand for mobile handsets has slowed, raising concerns over the sector’s growth.
  • The Council is also expected to discuss GST compliance, input tax credit and the inverted duty structure.
  • It may consider automated, risk-based GST refunds and measures to protect genuine buyers from lost input tax credit.

Source: siasat.com

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