GST Hike on Sugary Drinks Sparks Debate Over Sweets Exemption0

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• September 9, 2025

Overview The GST Council, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has classified cold drinks, iced teas, energy beverages, and other sugary beverages under the 40% “sin goods” slab, effective September 22. The move aims to reduce sugar consumption, a major contributor to lifestyle diseases. Meanwhile, traditional Indian sweets like gulab jamun, rasgulla, kaju katli, and