The council, chaired by union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, decided to reduce the tax rate on fortified rice kernels to 5% from 18%.
Furthermore, the council also decided to extend part of surface to missile parts exemption.
Additionally, the panel headed by the Finance Minister also decided to exempt gene therapy from being taxed.
Nirmala Sitharaman also announced that despite discussions, decision on GST rate for food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato to 5% (without input tax credit) from the existing 18% (with ITC) was deferred.
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