Which goods & services will now become costlier due to changes in GST rates?
Government has decided to levy GST on pre-packed food items like curd and lassi. Unpacked items including grains will attract GST at same rate when packed. GST will be levied on fee charged by banks for issue of cheques. Government proposed 5% GST, without ITC, on hospital rooms above ₹5,000/day and 12% GST on hotel rooms priced up to ₹1,000/day.