The cost of electricity generation in India is set to decrease by approximately 17-18 paise per unit following the GST Council's decision to remove the Rs 400-per-tonne compensation cess on coal. This reform is expected to lower average coal prices by around Rs 260 per tonne, making domestic coal more competitive and potentially reducing reliance on imports. The move also addresses tax disparities and aims to improve the financial efficiency of coal companies.
The cost of electricity generation in India is expected to decline by 17-18 paise per unit following a major reform in coal taxation. The GSTCouncil, in its 56th meeting, scrapped the Rs 400-per-tonne compensation cess on coal, a move that the Ministry of Coal said will significantly lower input cos
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FAQ :
Electricity generation costs are expected to decrease by 17-18 paise per unit.
The GST Council has removed the Rs 400-per-tonne compensation cess on coal.
The removal of the cess is estimated to bring down the average coal price by about Rs 260 per tonne.
Yes, the GST rate on coal has been increased from 5% to 18%.
The reform makes domestic coal more competitive against imports by removing the cess, which previously made imported coal cheaper.
Industry experts believe the move will lead to lower power costs for consumers.