Dairy industry, farmers seek cut in GST rates

The GST on ghee and butter is hurting the dairy industry and farmers alike and they want the rates to be reduced. The GST on butter and ghee is at 12%. Dairy industry representatives have drew the government’s attention to this issue wanting an immediate reduction as it could break the back of the industry. NCP leader Sharad Pawar told the industry representatives that reduction of GST was doable.…