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Reduction of GST on handicraft items creates competition in global markets
The government has reduced the GST on a broad range of handicraft items from 12 percent to 5 per cent, offering a major boost to artisans and the traditional crafts sector. This reduction applies to items such as wooden, stone, and metal idols, original paintings and engravings, handcrafted candle...