India cuts consumption tax to spur domestic demand

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sithaman decided to reduce taxes on hundreds of consumer substances from soaps to small cars to promote domestic demand from US tariffs to economic headings.

The Panel of the Property and Service Tax (GST) approved Sithaman, who simplifies the reducing taxes on the so -called common man’s belongings and the structures that presided on the panel containing ministers from all states.

GST was criticized for its complex structure and numerous tax categories.

In order to simplify this, the panel has now approved a two -percent structure of 5 percent and 18 percent, including 12 percent and 28 percent tax bands.

Sithaman, the panel, toothpaste and shampoo, such as consumer substances in consumer substances from 18 percent to 5 percent and small cars, air conditioners and television from 28 percent to 18 percent, he said.

GST will be exempted from all individual life insurance policies and health insurance.

The panel also approved a 40 percent higher tax on “super luxury” and “sin” goods, such as cigarettes, and has approved cars with a engine capacity exceeding 1500 cc and carbonated beverages.

The Movement of Reducing Consumption Tax was first announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Speech on August 15th in his speech.

Modi after the deductions were approved on Wednesday, “Comprehensive reforms will improve the lives of our citizens and especially small traders and businesses will provide the ease of doing business for everyone,” he said.

New rates will come into force on September 22, the first day of the Hindu Navratri Festival.