Why Continuation Of 18% GST On Online Skill Gaming Is Needed

The Group of Ministers (GoM), nominated by the GST council on online gaming, casinos and racecourses, is scheduled to meet in mid-May to finalise their views to hike the GST rate from the existing 18% to 28%. Therefore, the online gaming industry has approached the GoM to reconsider the decision with a strong rationale against any GST hike. The industry has raised a number of concerns regarding th…