<h1>GST Council Considers 2% Rate Cut for Digital Transactions, Sugar Cess Imposition, and Ethanol Rate Reduction Proposals.</h1> The 27th GST Council meeting considered a 2% GST rate reduction for digital transactions on B2C supplies, applicable where the GST rate is 3% or more, to encourage a less cash-dependent economy. A Group of Ministers will review this proposal. Additionally, due to high sugar production and low prices, the Council discussed imposing a sugar cess above the existing 5% GST and reducing the GST rate on ethanol. Another Group of Ministers will evaluate these proposals and provide recommendations within two weeks.