India Updates GST Rates for Restaurants, Railways, and More; Effective July 27, 2018, per GST Council's 28th Meeting.

The Government of India, on the recommendations of the Goods and Services Tax Council, has amended Notification No. 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate) to update the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) rates for various services. Key changes include revised tax rates for food and drink services provided by restaurants and similar establishments, services by Indian Railways, and event-based services. Additionally, the amendment redefines multimodal transportation and adjusts rates for telecommunications and e-book services. These changes are effective from July 27, 2018, and aim to align with the GST Council's recommendations from its 28th meeting.

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