Industry experts seek zero-rating of GST on healthcare services and not just exemption to reduce healthcare costs

Industry experts have sought zero-rating of goods and services tax (GST) on healthcare services and not just exemption from GST to reduce healthcare costs. At present, hospital services in India are exempt from GST. So there is no GST being charged to patients. Unlike in some countries like the UAE, where hospital services are charged at zero rates, in India, the services are categorized under the…