FM Sitharaman Cites Popcorn Example in GST Reforms to Highlight Classification Issues

Last updated: 08 September 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has shed light on the rationale behind India's landmark GST reforms, clarifying how classification disputes led to litigation, revenue losses and confusion for both businesses and states. In an interview, FM Sitharaman revisited the much-debated "popcorn example,

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