New GST rates on popcorn spark backlash on social media – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Centre’s decision to levy different tax rates on popcorn based on whether it contains sugar or salt has faced extensive backlash on social media, with two former government economic advisers criticising the taxation framework established in 2017.The GST Council, led by the finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, issued a order on Saturday announcing 5%…