Government Amends GST Rates

Schedule I - 2.5% Mangoes sliced, dried now included. Khakhra, plain chapatti or roti added. Namkeens, bhujia, mixture, etc., with specific branding now taxed. Medicaments under specified conditions taxed.

Waste of plastics, rubber, paper, and glass added. Real zari thread included; yarn and textile amendments made. Biomass briquettes now taxed. Schedule II - 6% Changes in dried fruits, namkeens, and yarn taxation. Real zari thread exclusion. Synthetic filament yarns added; various yarn categories included.

Schedule III - 9% Khakhra now taxable; poster color included. Dental and office articles amendments made. Parts for engines and water pumps taxed.

Schedule IV - 14% Exclusions from marble and granite goods made. Amendments in waste and scrap taxation. Plain shaft bearings excluded. Proviso in ANNEXURE Clarifications regarding brand name and packing affiliations.