Ready-to-drink ‘Jigarthanda‘ to attract 12 per cent GST, rules TN AAR

Jigarthanda, a popular milk-based beverage sold in Tamil Nadu, will attract 12 per cent GST, the State’s Authority for Advance Ruling (TNAAR) ruled. The main ingredients that go into the making of Jigarthanda are milk, almond pisin, basundi, ice cubes and sherbet. At present, fresh milk and pasteurised milk are fully exempt from GST. Further, milk products like curd, lassi, buttermilk and paneer a…