Following concerns raised by MP Jaya Bachchan, the Finance Minister has confirmed a reduction in GST on movie tickets. Tickets above ₹100 now attract 18% GST, down from 28%, while those below ₹100 are taxed at 12%. Additionally, food and beverages sold in theatres are now subject to a 5% GST. The government is also launching initiatives like the Waves 2025 summit and a National Centre for Excellence to support the media and entertainment sector.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the new Income Tax Bill 2025 in Parliament, highlighted the rationalisation of entertainment tax under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Responding to concerns raised by MP and former actor Jaya Bachchan, Sitharaman emphasized that G
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FAQ :
Previously, the GST rate on movie tickets priced above ₹100 was 28%.
Movie tickets priced below ₹100 currently attract a lower GST rate of 12%.
Food and beverages sold within theatres now attract a 5% GST rate.
Before GST, entertainment services were taxed at an average rate of 30%, with some states imposing entertainment tax as high as 100% on movie tickets.
Initiatives include the Waves 2025 audio-visual entertainment summit, a National Centre for Excellence in Animation, VFX, Gaming & Extended Reality, international film co-production treaties, and a single-window clearance system for film shootings.