<h1>GST relief for cable television sought to preserve affordability, protect livelihoods and level the playing field with digital platforms.</h1> Request for GST rate reduction on Cable TV services from 18% to 5% to restore consumer affordability, relieve working capital pressures on MSOs and LCOs, protect livelihoods, and enable MSME investment in wired broadband. The submission argues the change will level the competitive field with unregulated digital platforms and align with next generation GST reforms.