Tripura’s Economic Threads Strengthened by GST Cuts - PIB

Key Takeaways The GST cuts from 12% to 5% boost the competitiveness of Tripura’s handlooms, tea, sericulture, and food processing sectors, driving rural livelihoods and expanding market reach. Handloom textiles: GST on handloom fabrics and stitched apparel has been reduced from 12%→5%, benefiting 1.37 lakh+ households. Tea: GST on packaged/instant tea has been reduced from 18% to 5%, aiding 54 est…