Goods and services tax not applicable on these post-sale discounts; here is what experts say

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) clarified that post-sale discounts offered by manufacturers to dealers, aimed purely at competitive pricing and driving sales, will not attract Goods and Services Tax (GST).In a circular, the board further explained that GST would, however, apply if such discounts are linked to specific promotional services carried out by dealers on behalf of…