Expresso Business and Finance News Highlights of the Week on 15 July 2023

News Snapshot:

Let's begin with the news that created headlines this week. The GST Council, after its 50th meeting under the chairpersonship of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on July 11, announced several key recommendations regarding changes in GST tax rates, measures for facilitation of trade, and streamlining of compliance processes. In terms of recommendations relating to GST rates on goods, it has been decided to reduce the rate on uncooked/unfried snack pellets from 18 per cent to 5 per cent. It also decided to exempt IGST on imported medicines and also Food for Special Medical Purposes used in the treatment of rare...