Indian Beverage Association Urges GST Council to Reclassify Aerated Drinks as 'Food/Merit' Goods

Last updated: 02 September 2025

The Indian Beverage Association (IBA) has appealed to the GST Council to reclassify aerated beverages from the current 'sin/demerit' category to the "food/merit" category, placing them under the 18% GST slab instead of the existing 40% tax burden. At present, carbonated drinks attract 28% GST plus 1

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