Amid criticism over not changing GST rates for COVID-19 equipment, medicines and vaccines, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has the choicest of replies. “Is the GST Council heartless?” she asked. On Friday, after the GST Council meeting, the minister announced the decisions, leaving out any changes in tax rates of vaccines and medical supplies.
Source: businesstoday.in
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