No GST refunds for foreigners as of now: Finance Ministry

Foreigners coming to India may not get GST refunds on goods purchased and carried back by them as the government has not invoked relevant provisions of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act yet, the Finance Ministry has said in reply to an RTI query. It was asked to provide details on procedures for foreigners to get GST refunds on goods purchased by them in India. Some western nations provide…