- Gems and jewellery sector wants GST reduced to 1% in Budget 2025
- Current 3% GST rate is burden due to high gold rates
- Reduction in GST will benefit consumers and increase revenue collection
- Industry also seeks concessional GST rate for lab-grown diamonds
- Request for dedicated ministry for jewellery sector and revamp of EMI and Gold Monetisation Scheme
- Union Budget 2025 to be presented on February 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM IST
Source: a2ztaxcorp.com
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