For the first time, GST officials are present at the Pushkar Fair to oversee tax compliance on live horse sales. A 5% GST is now applicable to transactions exceeding £40 lakh. While social media has circulated claims of horses selling for millions, officials have clarified that actual sales have been significantly lower, with no transactions yet reaching the mandatory GST threshold. Many owners attend the fair primarily for exhibition and prestige, often quoting high notional prices for their horses.
A team of GST officials arrived at the world-famous Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan to monitor tax compliance on the sale of live horses. The move comes as the 5% GST levy on horse sales exceeding Rs 40 lakh is being implemented at the fair for the very first time.
The fair, held annually in the Ajmer district, is known globally for its vibrant animal trade, including camels, horses and buffaloes. However, this year marks a regulatory milestone as GST officers working in coordination with thestate ve
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FAQ :
No, a 5% GST is only applicable to the sale of live horses valued above £40 lakh. Transactions below this amount do not attract mandatory GST, although traders can choose to pay it voluntarily.
Yes, a team of GST officials is present at the Pushkar Fair to monitor tax compliance on horse sales.
The GST rate on live horse sales exceeding £40 lakh is 5%.
As of now, officials have confirmed that none of the transactions have crossed the £40 lakh threshold to attract mandatory GST.
No, officials have dismissed social media reports of horses selling for crores as exaggerated. Actual sales have ranged between £2 lakh and £10 lakh.
Many horse owners attend the fair primarily to exhibit their horses and showcase their value, especially for breeding. They often quote high notional prices for prestige rather than for immediate sale.