High Court rules forex gains on export sales are taxable turnover under state sales tax law.

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....HC dismisses revision. Differential amount received by petitioner due to foreign exchange fluctuation constitutes "turnover" under KGST Act. Amount represents consideration for sale of goods despite exchange rate benefit. Statutory definition of turnover encompasses such foreign currency amounts when converted to Indian rupees. Permissible deductions already granted, differential amount represents untaxed turnover. Exchange rate fluctuations affecting foreign currency sale price do not alter nature of amount as turnover.....