GST on popcorn: Amid frequent discussions around tax treatment on different products of popcorn, here is a detailed analysis of how much tax you will have to pay while purchasing the item in movie theatres.

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GST on popcorn decoded: How much tax will you pay for the snack in movie theatres?

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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY.  Congress leader Ranjeet Ranjan on Tuesday slammed the government over the move to have three different GST rates on popcorn and said people were already reeling under high prices and an effort is being made to divert from real issues.     India News | Congress Leader Slams Government on Price Rise, Move Concerning GST Slabs on Popcorn.

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Congress Leader Slams Government on Price Rise, Move Concerning GST Slabs on Popcorn

Congress leader Ranjeet Ranjan on Tuesday slammed the government over the move to have three different GST rates on popcorn and said people were already reeling under high prices and an effort is being made to divert from real issues.    She said the government should be "ashamed" of the decision to

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Congress leader slams government on price rise, move concerning GST slabs on popcorn

Popcorn GST Details: 5 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate will be applicable on popcorn sold loosely in cinema halls, as is applicable on restaurant services. According to government sources, if popcorn is sold along with a movie ticket, it will be considered as 'combined supply' and the GST rate of the main supply i.e. ticket will be applicable.  The Uttar Pradesh government had sought clarification regarding the GST rate and classificat…

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Popcorn GST Details: Government's clarification on GST rate on popcorn in cinema halls, know what it said on this?

Dec 25, 2024 02:40 PM IST   The 55th meeting of the GST Council clarified the GST applicable for popcorn after a clarification request from Uttar Pradesh on popcorn mixed with salt, spices 
Popcorn sold in movie theatres in loose form will continue to attract GST at the same 5% as they do at restaurants, news agency PTI reported.     Netizens troll Centre over popcorn tax slabs  However, when popcorn is clubbed and sold together with the movie t…

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Will popcorn sold in movie theatres become more expensive? Here’s how much GST will be levied – Latest For Me

Popcorn, in loose form, sold in movie theatres will continue to attract GST at a 5 per cent rate, same as in restaurants, government sources said. However, if the popcorn is clubbed and sold together with a movie ticket, the supply would be treated as a composite supply and taxed as per the applicable rate of the principal supply, which is the ticket. The 55th meeting of the GST Council clarified the GST applicability in popcorn after it receive…

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Popcorn to attract 5% GST; but if clubbed with movie ticket will attract higher tax

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The tax treatment of popcorn has become a huge political ‘hot potato’ after the (GST) Council Meeting, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, notified taxation on salted and caramelised popcorn. Amid huge discussions, there are speculations around how much tax people must pay on the snack while purchasing it in movie theatres.  
How much tax will be imposed on popcorn sold in movie theatres? Popcorn is generally sold in…

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Recently, there has been significant discussion on social media regarding Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's remarks about the varying tax rates for popcorn under the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The Congress party has labeled this situation as "absurd," emphasizing the increasing complexity of the tax system and questioning whether the Modi government is willing to

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Congress slams government on ‘Caramel Popcorn GST’ social media debate; calls it ‘absurd’ - PUNE PULSE

Congress leader Ranjeet Ranjan criticized the government on Tuesday for implementing three different GST rates on popcorn, calling it an unnecessary move that diverts attention from pressing issues. She expressed her discontent with the decision, stating, “The government should be ashamed of imposing such high GST.” Highlighting the agricultural roots of popcorn, Ranjan noted, “Cultivation of maize (source for popcorn) takes place in Bihar and o…

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Congress Criticizes Government Over Multiple GST Rates On Popcorn

POPCORN, in loose form, sold in movie theatres will continue to attract 5 per cent goods and services tax (GST), same as in restaurants, government sources said. However, if the popcorn is clubbed and sold together with a movie ticket, the supply would be treated as a composite supply and taxed as per the applicable rate of the principal supply, which is the ticket. The 55th meeting of the GST Council clarified the GST applicability in popcorn a…

GST on popcorn decoded: How much tax will you pay for the snack in movie theatres?

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