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India's real-money gaming industry witnessed a staggering 412% surge in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections, totalling ₹6,909 crore during October 2023 to March 2024, as reported by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the 54th GST Council meeting on September 9. This increase is attributed to the new 28% GST rate imposed on real-money gaming, which has significantly boosted tax revenues for the government. For comparison, the GST collections for the six months prior to the new regime st
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FAQ :
GST collections from real-money gaming reached £6,909 crore between October 2023 and March 2024.
The implementation of a new 28% GST rate on player deposits for real-money gaming, effective from October 2023, led to the substantial increase in collections.
The GST collections of £6,909 crore represent a 412% increase compared to the £1,349 crore collected in the six months prior to the new tax regime.
The higher tax rate has resulted in increased tax liabilities for companies, leading to layoffs, shutdowns of some startups, and ongoing legal challenges.
Yes, the GST Council has reviewed the tax structure, but the 28% rate on full face value of player deposits remains unchanged.
Yes, the sector is also dealing with retrospective tax notices totalling over £1 lakh crore and awaits Supreme Court hearings on petitions from major platforms.
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