{"id":1288929,"date":"2024-12-27T07:07:53","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T01:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1288929"},"modified":"2024-12-27T07:08:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T01:38:25","slug":"gst-on-caramel-popcorn-inside-cinema-theaters-reverted-to-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/gst-on-caramel-popcorn-inside-cinema-theaters-reverted-to-5\/","title":{"rendered":"GST On Caramel Popcorn Inside Cinema Theaters Reverted To 5%"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Amid social media uproar, government sources clarified that popcorn served in theatres remains taxed at 5% GST under &#8220;restaurant service.&#8221; Meanwhile, GST on old and used electric vehicles has been unified at 18% for simplification, with no new taxes introduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-27-at-7.06.05\u202fAM-1-1024x478.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1288935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-27-at-7.06.05\u202fAM-1-1024x478.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-27-at-7.06.05\u202fAM-1-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-27-at-7.06.05\u202fAM-1-768x358.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-27-at-7.06.05\u202fAM-1-1536x717.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-27-at-7.06.05\u202fAM-1-2048x956.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Popcorn in Theatres: No GST Hike<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Concerns about an 18% GST on caramelized popcorn prompted clarifications from government sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tax Rate Unchanged<\/strong>: Popcorn served in theatres remains taxed at <strong>5% GST<\/strong> when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/economy\/news\/gst-on-caramel-popcorn-theatres-5-percent-used-evs-18-percent-124122401119_1.html\">sold in loose form<\/a> as part of &#8220;restaurant service.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Recent Changes<\/strong>: The 55th GST Council meeting did not revise GST rates on popcorn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clarification Sought<\/strong>: Uttar Pradesh requested clarity on GST for salted and spiced popcorn, prompting the Council to address the classification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures affordable pricing for theatre snacks, alleviating consumer concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GST on Used EVs: Simplified Tax Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The GST Council has unified the tax rate for all old and used vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unified Rate<\/strong>: A single GST rate of <strong>18%<\/strong> replaces earlier varying rates for used vehicles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simplification Effort<\/strong>: This move aims to streamline taxation and reduce confusion in the secondary vehicle market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No New Taxes<\/strong>: The Council confirmed no additional taxes were introduced for these transactions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Theatre Popcorn<\/strong>: Remains affordable at a 5% GST rate, ensuring clarity for cinema-goers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Used Vehicle Tax<\/strong>: Simplified to a consistent 18% GST, supporting uniformity in the market.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The GST Council&#8217;s recent decisions reflect efforts to simplify tax structures while maintaining affordability for consumers and businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesnownews.com\/lifestyle\/food\/news\/caramel-popcorn-gst-sparks-internet-debate-just-make-it-at-home-with-this-easy-recipe-article-116589382\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amid social media uproar, government sources clarified that popcorn served in theatres remains taxed at 5% GST under &#8220;restaurant service.&#8221; Meanwhile, GST on old and used electric vehicles has been unified at 18% for simplification, with no new taxes introduced. 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