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The All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF), the apex body of cable TV operators, has written to Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking a reduction in theGSTon cable TV services from 18% to 5%. The appeal comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushes for "next-generation GST reforms", which aim to simplify the tax structure, rationalise rates and ease the financial burden on citizens. With the government considering a two-r
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FAQ :
The AIDCF is asking the government to reduce the GST rate on cable TV services from 18% to 5%.
The AIDCF has written to Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
They cite escalating broadcaster costs, shrinking operator margins, unregulated competition from OTT platforms, and shifting consumer habits as reasons for financial strain in the sector.
A lower GST could enhance affordability for households, support small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) within the sector, boost Digital India by enabling reinvestment in broadband infrastructure, create a level playing field with OTT platforms, and protect jobs.
Cable TV services reach approximately 6.4 crore households in India.
Satellite channel prices have surged by nearly 600%, leading to a 35-40% rise in subscription prices for consumers.
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