Rate decided on 03 June

CA Rashmi Gandhi (Chartered Accountant) (86220 Points)

03 June 2017  
* GST rate for gold fixed at 3 per cent

* Gold, gems, jewellery to be taxed at 3 per cent


* Footwear priced below Rs 500 to be taxed at 5%, the rest at 18%


* Readymade garments to attract 12% GST; Yarn and fabric cotton 5 per cent. Consumers might also see some hike in garment prices.


* GST on all biscuits to be 18%