GST takes shine off Kancheepuram silk sarees

Showrooms selling silk sarees in Kancheepuram town downed shutters on Tuesday protesting against the imposition Goods and Services Tax. The Kancheepuram Handloom Silk Jari Sarees Manufacturers Association had given a call for a day-long protest following the imposition of GST of 5% on raw silk and 12 % on gold zari and 5% on the finished product by the Centre from July 1. Talking to The Hindu, ass…