Millet biscuit is taxed, millet powder is not: GoM on GST rate rationalisation to review food classification

The Group of Ministers (GoM) on Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation has begun reviewing the classification of food items under different tax slabs to address chronic ambiguities that have led to litigation and revenue leakages. For instance, millet powder is exempt under GST, but millet biscuit is not, a source aware of the development said. The GoM is also consulting states like Mah…