<h1>GST Council Cuts Tax Rates on Covid-19 Relief Items: Nil for Tocilizumab, 5% for Remdesivir, Medical Devices.</h1> The 44th GST Council, chaired by the Union Finance Minister, has decided to reduce GST rates on specific items used for Covid-19 relief and management until September 30, 2021. Notable changes include a reduction to nil GST for Tocilizumab and Amphotericin B, and a decrease to 5% for Remdesivir, anti-coagulants like Heparin, and various medical devices such as oxygen concentrators and ventilators. Covid testing kits and certain diagnostic kits will also have a 5% GST rate. Additionally, hand sanitizers, temperature check equipment, and ambulances will see significant GST rate reductions.