GST cut on millet mixes may be put off as panel suggests more in-depth study

The upcoming Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting is unlikely to take up the proposal to reduce the GST rate on millet-based mixes to 5% or nil from 12% or 18% now, as a panel of senior officials has suggested more in-depth study of the matter. In February, the council discussed reduction in the GST rate on millet-based health mix products consisting of at least 70% of millets. Following d…