A review of the taxation on online gaming and casinos is anticipated, but it is expected to be postponed to the July GST Council meeting rather than the upcoming Saturday session.
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Industry stakeholders anticipating a review of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) applied to online gaming and casinos may need to wait longer, as the discussion is now likely to be deferred to the GST Council meeting scheduled for July.
There was anticipation regarding a potential review of the tax framework for online gaming and casinos during the upcoming GST Council meeting. However, current indications suggest that this review will not occur at the Saturday session.
Instead, the matter is expected to be pushed back to a subsequent meeting. The July GST Council meeting is now seen as the more probable venue for this discussion.
The taxation of online gaming and casinos has been a significant point of discussion within India, particularly concerning the GST levied on these sectors. The deferral of this review impacts companies operating in the Indian online gaming and casino market, as any changes to the tax structure could have substantial financial implications.
Source: Business Standard — read the full original report.
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