July 16 , 2023
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	- The 50th Meeting of the GST Council took place in New Delhi.
 
	- It decided to reduce the GST rate on uncooked/unfried snack pellets to 5%.
 
	- The Council has exempted IGST on medicines and Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) when imported for personal use.
 
	- To encourage better utilization of LD slag, the GST rate on LD slag has been reduced from 18% to 5%.
 
	- Casinos, horse racing and online gaming will be taxed at a uniform rate of 28%. 
 
	- The Council recommends extending the GST exemption on satellite launch services supplied by ISRO.
 
	- Food and beverages sold at the cinemas to get covered under 'restaurant service', liable to 5% GST.
 
	- Fish soluble paste reduced from 18% to 5%.
 
	- Imitation Zari threads/yarn reduced from 12% to 5%.
 

                                 
                            
                                
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