GST Council may end tax exemption for banks importing gold, silver, platinum
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The GST Council is considering removing the IGST exemption that banks and nominated agencies currently enjoy when importing gold, silver, and platinum.
- Banks and nominated agencies currently import these metals with a 3% IGST exemption.
- The exemption is intended to curb foreign currency outflow and protect forex reserves.
- If withdrawn, the metals would be taxed at the standard IGST rate.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 100% center, 0% right.
How each side framed it
GST exemption for banks, nominated agencies for gold, silver imports may be withdrawn
Timeline
First reported by Economic Times on ; 3 articles from 3 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Center (3): Economic Times, Deccan Herald, The Hindu BusinessLine
Sources
- Gold, silver imports may lose GST-free pass — Economic Times (center) ·
- GST exemption for banks, nominated agencies for gold, silver imports may be withdrawn — Deccan Herald (center) ·
- GST exemption for banks, nominated agencies for gold, silver imports may be withdrawn — The Hindu BusinessLine (center) ·