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<p>GST Council recently clarified the popcorn taxation structure at its 55th meeting on Saturday (Dec 21), in which caramelised, salted and plain popcorn are taxed differently based on their sugar content.</p></p>
<p>The GST is classified as 5 per cent on unpacked and unlabelled salted popcorn, 12 per cent on pre-packed and labelled ready-to-eat popcorn and 18 per cent on caramelised popcorn. This clarification by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has sparked memes on social media, with several users poking fun at the complex tax calculations and expressing dissatisfaction.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/55th-gst-council-meeting-key-discussion-points-786140">55th GST council meeting: key discussion points</a></strong></p>
<h2>Memes flood social media</h2>
<p>A user shared a picture of Nirmala Sitharaman with the caption: If anyone questions this, Nirmala Sitaphalam-G will say “This won’t affect middle class, is popcorn made for middle class?”</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">? 5% GST on Non Pre-Packaged Popcorn mixed with salt &amp; spices</p>
<p>? 12% GST on Pre-packaged and labelled Popcorn</p>
<p>? 18% GST on Caramel Popcorn</p>
<p>If anyone questions this, Nirmala Sitaphalam-G will say “This won’t affect middle class, is popcorn made for middle class?” <a href="https://t.co/Xp6M2oHz6S">pic.twitter.com/Xp6M2oHz6S</a></p>
<p>— Gurudath Shetty Karkala (@GurudathShettyK) <a href="https://twitter.com/GurudathShettyK/status/1870417952295563676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>18% GST on selling old car ? <a href="https://t.co/B3sAsjTS4l">pic.twitter.com/B3sAsjTS4l</a></p>
<p>— Ex Bhakt (@exbhakt_) <a href="https://twitter.com/exbhakt_/status/1870469382067093987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>A user wrote, “Even Popcorn reaches 18% GST Slab. Next she'll tax air and sunlight,” with a picture of Nirmala Sitharaman sitting on a pile of gold coins as people stand in front of her holding popcorn.</p>
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<p>Next she'll tax air and sunlight.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GSTCouncil?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GSTCouncil</a> <a href="https://t.co/xTpIjfkRve">pic.twitter.com/xTpIjfkRve</a></p>
<p>— Dr Ranjan (@AAPforNewIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/AAPforNewIndia/status/1870427043164307808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Another user depicted edited images of Nirmala Sitharaman with different tax slabs of popcorn and wrote, “United by popcorn, divided by GST. Can we add the popcorn with caramel and sugar + made from EXTRA VIRGIN OIL should be taxed at 28%?”</p>
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<p>Next she'll tax air and sunlight.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GSTCouncil?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GSTCouncil</a> <a href="https://t.co/xTpIjfkRve">pic.twitter.com/xTpIjfkRve</a></p>
<p>— Dr Ranjan (@AAPforNewIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/AAPforNewIndia/status/1870427043164307808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>A user hilariously questioned what the GST would be for a popcorn pack that has a mix of both salted and caramel popcorn while sharing an image of it.</p>
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<p>— THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) <a href="https://twitter.com/theskindoctor13/status/1870527095102922848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>“How much tax to use this Meme?” a user satirically wrote while sharing a GIF of a person eating popcorn.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">How much tax to use this Meme ?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PopcornTax?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PopcornTax</a> <a href="https://t.co/4Yx1dTv7FK">pic.twitter.com/4Yx1dTv7FK</a></p>
<p>— Rahul (@42pi) <a href="https://twitter.com/42pi/status/1870514096279544247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>An X handle that shares memes, poked fun at the intricate taxation for different flavours of popcorn while imagining a GST slab on masala dosa.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We are planning to make some changes on GST rates of Masala Dosa. The slabs will be as follows:</p>
<p>Plain Masala Dosa - 9% GST</p>
<p>Masala Dosa with Aloo Bhaji - 12% GST</p>
<p>Masala with Aloo Bhaji, Chutney and Sambar - 18% GST <a href="https://t.co/1jsHhE442U">pic.twitter.com/1jsHhE442U</a></p>
<p>— Jawaharlal Nehru (@The_Nehru) <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Nehru/status/1870498314216706397?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>“Modi ji even found a way to tax timepass!” another user wrote while sharing a GIF of a deer chewing popcorn referring to the fact that people sometimes munch on popcorn in their free time.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Breaking: Popcorn Ka GST Tadka?</p>
<p>5% GST for the aam janta,</p>
<p>12% GST for the khaas janta,</p>
<p>18% GST for the elite janta enjoying caramel!</p>
<p>Modi ji even found a way to tax timepass! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PopcornPolitics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PopcornPolitics</a> <a href="https://t.co/3iQLN8daFY">pic.twitter.com/3iQLN8daFY</a></p>
<p>— Rais Shaikh (@rais_shk) <a href="https://twitter.com/rais_shk/status/1870463141190242422?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Some memes also surfaced on social media criticising the tax on used cars.</p>
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<p>- Nirmala Sitaphalam-G Aka Vasooli Behan <a href="https://t.co/Yp59gDG9i3">pic.twitter.com/Yp59gDG9i3</a></p>
<p>— Gurudath Shetty Karkala (@GurudathShettyK) <a href="https://twitter.com/GurudathShettyK/status/1870647461985046773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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The GST is classified as 5 per cent on unpacked and unlabelled salted popcorn, 12 per cent on pre-packed and labelled ready-to-eat popcorn and 18 per cent on caramelised popcorn



New Delhi, India GST Council recently clarified the popcorn taxation structure at its 55th meeting on Saturday (Dec 21), in which caramelised, salted and plain popcorn are taxed differently based on their sugar content. The GST is classified as 5 per cent on unpacked and unlabelled salted popcorn, 12 per cent on pre-packed and labelled ready-to-eat popcorn and 18 per cent on caramelised popcorn. This clarification by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has sparked memes on social media, with several users poking fun at the complex tax calculations and expressing dissatisfaction. Also read | 55th GST council meeting: key discussion points Memes flood social media A user shared a picture of Nirmala Sitharaman with the caption: If anyone questions this, Nirmala Sitaphalam-G will say “This won’t affect middle class, is popcorn made for middle class?” ? 5% GST on Non Pre-Packaged Popcorn mixed with salt & spices ? 12% GST on Pre-packaged and labelled Popcorn ? 18% GST on Caramel Popcorn If anyone questions this, Nirmala Sitaphalam-G will say “This won’t affect middle class, is popcorn made for middle class?” pic.twitter.com/Xp6M2oHz6S — Gurudath Shetty Karkala (@GurudathShettyK) December 21, 2024 × Another meme posted on X by a user criticised the high tax rates. 18% GST on popcorn ? 18% GST on selling old car ? pic.twitter.com/B3sAsjTS4l — Ex Bhakt (@exbhakt_) December 21, 2024 × A user wrote, “Even Popcorn reaches 18% GST Slab. Next she'll tax air and sunlight,” with a picture of Nirmala Sitharaman sitting on a pile of gold coins as people stand in front of her holding popcorn. Even Popcorn reaches 18% GST Slab. Next she'll tax air and sunlight.#GSTCouncil pic.twitter.com/xTpIjfkRve — Dr Ranjan (@AAPforNewIndia) December 21, 2024 × Another user depicted edited images of Nirmala Sitharaman with different tax slabs of popcorn and wrote, “United by popcorn, divided by GST. Can we add the popcorn with caramel and sugar + made from EXTRA VIRGIN OIL should be taxed at 28%?” Even Popcorn reaches 18% GST Slab. Next she'll tax air and sunlight.#GSTCouncil pic.twitter.com/xTpIjfkRve — Dr Ranjan (@AAPforNewIndia) December 21, 2024 × A user hilariously questioned what the GST would be for a popcorn pack that has a mix of both salted and caramel popcorn while sharing an image of it. If salted popcorn is taxed at 5% GST and caramel popcorn at 18% GST, what will be the GST rate for this flavor : pic.twitter.com/yFRvPOejvv — THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) December 21, 2024 × Also read | Shocking! Sunny Leone's name in Chattisgarh fraud case for married women “How much tax to use this Meme?” a user satirically wrote while sharing a GIF of a person eating popcorn. How much tax to use this Meme ?#PopcornTax pic.twitter.com/4Yx1dTv7FK — Rahul (@42pi) December 21, 2024 × An X handle that shares memes, poked fun at the intricate taxation for different flavours of popcorn while imagining a GST slab on masala dosa. We are planning to make some changes on GST rates of Masala Dosa. The slabs will be as follows: Plain Masala Dosa - 9% GST Masala Dosa with Aloo Bhaji - 12% GST Masala with Aloo Bhaji, Chutney and Sambar - 18% GST pic.twitter.com/1jsHhE442U — Jawaharlal Nehru (@The_Nehru) December 21, 2024 × “Modi ji even found a way to tax timepass!” another user wrote while sharing a GIF of a deer chewing popcorn referring to the fact that people sometimes munch on popcorn in their free time. Breaking: Popcorn Ka GST Tadka? 5% GST for the aam janta, 12% GST for the khaas janta, 18% GST for the elite janta enjoying caramel! Modi ji even found a way to tax timepass! #PopcornPolitics pic.twitter.com/3iQLN8daFY — Rais Shaikh (@rais_shk) December 21, 2024 × Some memes also surfaced on social media criticising the tax on used cars. “If you wanna sell your used car, pay me 18% GST first, otherwise I won’t allow you to sell” - Nirmala Sitaphalam-G Aka Vasooli Behan pic.twitter.com/Yp59gDG9i3 — Gurudath Shetty Karkala (@GurudathShettyK) December 22, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies)

Memes take social media by storm amid clarification over 18% GST on caramelised popcorn

<p>GST Council recently clarified the popcorn taxation structure at its 55th meeting on Saturday (Dec 21), in which caramelised, salted and plain popcorn are taxed differently based on their sugar content.</p>

<p>The GST is classified as 5 per cent on unpacked and unlabelled salted popcorn, 12 per cent on pre-packed and labelled ready-to-eat popcorn and 18 per cent on caramelised popcorn. This clarification by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has sparked memes on social media, with several users poking fun at the complex tax calculations and expressing dissatisfaction.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/55th-gst-council-meeting-key-discussion-points-786140">55th GST council meeting: key discussion points</a></strong></p>

<h2>Memes flood social media</h2>

<p>A user shared&nbsp;a picture of Nirmala Sitharaman with the caption: If anyone questions this, Nirmala Sitaphalam-G will say “This won’t affect middle class, is popcorn made for middle class?”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">📌 5% GST on Non Pre-Packaged Popcorn mixed with salt &amp; spices<br />
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📌 12% GST on Pre-packaged and labelled Popcorn<br />
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📌 18% GST on Caramel Popcorn<br />
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If anyone questions this, Nirmala Sitaphalam-G will say “This won’t affect middle class, is popcorn made for middle class?” <a href="https://t.co/Xp6M2oHz6S">pic.twitter.com/Xp6M2oHz6S</a></p>
— Gurudath Shetty Karkala (@GurudathShettyK) <a href="https://twitter.com/GurudathShettyK/status/1870417952295563676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Another meme posted on X by a user criticised the high tax rates.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">18% GST on popcorn 🍿<br />
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18% GST on selling old car 🚗 <a href="https://t.co/B3sAsjTS4l">pic.twitter.com/B3sAsjTS4l</a></p>
— Ex Bhakt (@exbhakt_) <a href="https://twitter.com/exbhakt_/status/1870469382067093987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>A user wrote, “Even Popcorn reaches 18% GST Slab. Next she'll tax air and sunlight,” with a picture of Nirmala Sitharaman sitting on a pile of gold coins as people stand in front of her holding popcorn.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Even Popcorn reaches 18% GST Slab.<br />
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Next she'll tax air and sunlight.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GSTCouncil?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GSTCouncil</a> <a href="https://t.co/xTpIjfkRve">pic.twitter.com/xTpIjfkRve</a></p>
— Dr Ranjan (@AAPforNewIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/AAPforNewIndia/status/1870427043164307808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Another user depicted&nbsp;edited images of Nirmala Sitharaman with different tax slabs of popcorn and wrote, “United by popcorn, divided by GST. Can we add the popcorn with caramel and sugar + made from EXTRA VIRGIN OIL should be taxed at 28%?”</p>

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Next she'll tax air and sunlight.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GSTCouncil?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GSTCouncil</a> <a href="https://t.co/xTpIjfkRve">pic.twitter.com/xTpIjfkRve</a></p>
— Dr Ranjan (@AAPforNewIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/AAPforNewIndia/status/1870427043164307808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>A user hilariously questioned&nbsp;what the GST would be for a popcorn pack that has a mix of both salted and caramel popcorn while sharing an image of it.</p>

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— THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) <a href="https://twitter.com/theskindoctor13/status/1870527095102922848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>“How much tax to use this Meme?” a user satirically wrote&nbsp;while sharing a GIF of a person eating popcorn.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">How much tax to use this Meme ?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PopcornTax?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PopcornTax</a> <a href="https://t.co/4Yx1dTv7FK">pic.twitter.com/4Yx1dTv7FK</a></p>
— Rahul (@42pi) <a href="https://twitter.com/42pi/status/1870514096279544247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>An X handle that shares memes, poked&nbsp;fun at the intricate taxation for different flavours of popcorn while imagining a GST slab on masala dosa.</p>

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Plain Masala Dosa - 9% GST<br />
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Masala Dosa with Aloo Bhaji - 12% GST<br />
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Masala with Aloo Bhaji, Chutney and Sambar - 18% GST <a href="https://t.co/1jsHhE442U">pic.twitter.com/1jsHhE442U</a></p>
— Jawaharlal Nehru (@The_Nehru) <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Nehru/status/1870498314216706397?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>“Modi ji even found a way to tax timepass!” another user wrote&nbsp;while sharing a GIF of a deer chewing popcorn referring to the fact that people sometimes munch on popcorn in their free time.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Breaking: Popcorn Ka GST Tadka🍿<br />
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5% GST for the aam janta,<br />
12% GST for the khaas janta,<br />
18% GST for the elite janta enjoying caramel!<br />
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Modi ji even found a way to tax timepass! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PopcornPolitics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PopcornPolitics</a> <a href="https://t.co/3iQLN8daFY">pic.twitter.com/3iQLN8daFY</a></p>
— Rais Shaikh (@rais_shk) <a href="https://twitter.com/rais_shk/status/1870463141190242422?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Some memes also surfaced on social media criticising the tax on used cars.</p>

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- Nirmala Sitaphalam-G Aka Vasooli Behan <a href="https://t.co/Yp59gDG9i3">pic.twitter.com/Yp59gDG9i3</a></p>
— Gurudath Shetty Karkala (@GurudathShettyK) <a href="https://twitter.com/GurudathShettyK/status/1870647461985046773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2024</a></blockquote>
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GST Council recently clarified the popcorn taxation structure at its 55th meeting on Saturday (Dec 21), in which caramelised, salted and plain popcorn are taxed differently based on their sugar content.

GST Council recently clarified the popcorn taxation structure at its 55th meeting on Saturday (Dec 21), in which caramelised, salted and plain popcorn are taxed differently based on their sugar content. The GST is classified as 5 per cent on unpacked and unlabelled salted popcorn, 12 per cent on pre-packed and labelled ready-to-eat popcorn and 18 per cent on caramelised popcorn. This clarification by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has sparked memes on social media, with several users poking fun at the complex tax calculations and expressing dissatisfaction. Also read | 55th GST council meeting: key discussion points Memes flood social media A user shared a picture of Nirmala Sitharaman with the caption: If anyone questions this, Nirmala Sitaphalam-G will say “This won’t affect middle class, is popcorn made for middle class?” 📌 5% GST on Non Pre-Packaged Popcorn mixed with salt & spices 📌 12% GST on Pre-packaged and labelled Popcorn 📌 18% GST on Caramel Popcorn If anyone questions this, Nirmala Sitaphalam-G will say “This won’t affect middle class, is popcorn made for middle class?” pic.twitter.com/Xp6M2oHz6S — Gurudath Shetty Karkala (@GurudathShettyK) December 21, 2024 × Another meme posted on X by a user criticised the high tax rates. 18% GST on popcorn 🍿 18% GST on selling old car 🚗 pic.twitter.com/B3sAsjTS4l — Ex Bhakt (@exbhakt_) December 21, 2024 × A user wrote, “Even Popcorn reaches 18% GST Slab. Next she'll tax air and sunlight,” with a picture of Nirmala Sitharaman sitting on a pile of gold coins as people stand in front of her holding popcorn. Even Popcorn reaches 18% GST Slab. Next she'll tax air and sunlight.#GSTCouncil pic.twitter.com/xTpIjfkRve — Dr Ranjan (@AAPforNewIndia) December 21, 2024 × Another user depicted edited images of Nirmala Sitharaman with different tax slabs of popcorn and wrote, “United by popcorn, divided by GST. Can we add the popcorn with caramel and sugar + made from EXTRA VIRGIN OIL should be taxed at 28%?” Even Popcorn reaches 18% GST Slab. Next she'll tax air and sunlight.#GSTCouncil pic.twitter.com/xTpIjfkRve — Dr Ranjan (@AAPforNewIndia) December 21, 2024 × A user hilariously questioned what the GST would be for a popcorn pack that has a mix of both salted and caramel popcorn while sharing an image of it. If salted popcorn is taxed at 5% GST and caramel popcorn at 18% GST, what will be the GST rate for this flavor : pic.twitter.com/yFRvPOejvv — THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) December 21, 2024 × Also read | Shocking! Sunny Leone's name in Chattisgarh fraud case for married women “How much tax to use this Meme?” a user satirically wrote while sharing a GIF of a person eating popcorn. How much tax to use this Meme ?#PopcornTax pic.twitter.com/4Yx1dTv7FK — Rahul (@42pi) December 21, 2024 × An X handle that shares memes, poked fun at the intricate taxation for different flavours of popcorn while imagining a GST slab on masala dosa. We are planning to make some changes on GST rates of Masala Dosa. The slabs will be as follows: Plain Masala Dosa - 9% GST Masala Dosa with Aloo Bhaji - 12% GST Masala with Aloo Bhaji, Chutney and Sambar - 18% GST pic.twitter.com/1jsHhE442U — Jawaharlal Nehru (@The_Nehru) December 21, 2024 × “Modi ji even found a way to tax timepass!” another user wrote while sharing a GIF of a deer chewing popcorn referring to the fact that people sometimes munch on popcorn in their free time. Breaking: Popcorn Ka GST Tadka🍿 5% GST for the aam janta, 12% GST for the khaas janta, 18% GST for the elite janta enjoying caramel! Modi ji even found a way to tax timepass! #PopcornPolitics pic.twitter.com/3iQLN8daFY — Rais Shaikh (@rais_shk) December 21, 2024 × Some memes also surfaced on social media criticising the tax on used cars. “If you wanna sell your used car, pay me 18% GST first, otherwise I won’t allow you to sell” - Nirmala Sitaphalam-G Aka Vasooli Behan pic.twitter.com/Yp59gDG9i3 — Gurudath Shetty Karkala (@GurudathShettyK) December 22, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies)

<p>Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday defended the multiple slabs under the Goods and Services Tax.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The GST -- which was meant to replace India&#39;s myriad indirect taxes with one single tax -- has come under severe criticism.</p>

<p>Traders say it is convoluted, the government&#39;s critics say it was a second &quot;shock&quot; (after demonetisation) to the economy, and economists question its multiple slabs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Why would a single tax have multiple slabs they ask.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaitley told ANI Wednesday that bringing everything under 18% GST would help those buying luxury items.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And he took a potshot at the Congress, asking whether they wanted to make Mercedeses and BMWs cheaper?&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Bringing everything under 18% (GST) is helping those who spend on luxury items. Does Congress want to make BMWs &amp; Mercedes cheaper?&quot; Jaitley asked.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bringing everything under 18% (GST) is helping those who spend on luxury items. Does Congress want to make BMWs &amp; Mercedes cheaper?: Jaitley <a href="https://t.co/ISYskznsd0">pic.twitter.com/ISYskznsd0</a></p>
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<p>He took another potshot at the Congress&#39;s senior leaders, saying they knew little about the intricacies of the GST.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;I think finance ministers of Congress states know about slabs of GST. National-level leaders of Congress speaking on it, perhaps know less about it,&quot; he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He also took a potshot at the Congress over the condition of India&#39;s public sector banks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;This conditions of banks was given to us as inheritance and as a solution it was necessary to pump in funds,&quot; Jaitley said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Jaitley&#39;s team had on Tuesday announced what they called an &quot;unprecedented&quot;&nbsp;recapitalisation of the country&#39;s public sector banks to boost the economy.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-approves-324-billion-state-bank-recapitalisation-plan-22838" target="_blank">Also read:&nbsp;Public sector banks to get Rs 2.11 lakh crores over next two years </a></p>

<p>Jaitley and the government have copped a lot of flak of late over the health of the economy, with the critics blaming demonetisation and GST for its current health.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Wednesday, Jaitley said a &quot;lot of relief&quot; had been given over GST.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Lot of relief has been given, from filing quarterly returns to 1% tax for turnover under 1 crore, a lot has been done for relief,&quot; he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He also said the sops were in no way connected to the upcoming Gujarat elections. That&nbsp;they were long-term reforms.&nbsp;</p>

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'Does Congress want to make BMWs & Mercedes cheaper?' Jaitley asked

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday defended the multiple slabs under the Goods and Services Tax. The GST -- which was meant to replace India's myriad indirect taxes with one single tax -- has come under severe criticism. Traders say it is convoluted, the government's critics say it was a second "shock" (after demonetisation) to the economy, and economists question its multiple slabs. Why would a single tax have multiple slabs they ask. Jaitley told ANI Wednesday that bringing everything under 18% GST would help those buying luxury items. And he took a potshot at the Congress, asking whether they wanted to make Mercedeses and BMWs cheaper? "Bringing everything under 18% (GST) is helping those who spend on luxury items. Does Congress want to make BMWs & Mercedes cheaper?" Jaitley asked. Bringing everything under 18% (GST) is helping those who spend on luxury items. Does Congress want to make BMWs & Mercedes cheaper?: Jaitley pic.twitter.com/ISYskznsd0 — ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2017 × He took another potshot at the Congress's senior leaders, saying they knew little about the intricacies of the GST. "I think finance ministers of Congress states know about slabs of GST. National-level leaders of Congress speaking on it, perhaps know less about it," he said. Congress had adequate opportunity to be in power, and I cant recollect a single significant step that they ever took against black money: FM pic.twitter.com/yTxZjvZlhB — ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2017 × He also took a potshot at the Congress over the condition of India's public sector banks. "This conditions of banks was given to us as inheritance and as a solution it was necessary to pump in funds," Jaitley said. #WATCH Live: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley speaks to ANI on economy, Kashmir & other issues. https://t.co/0SAQzFCBd2 — ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2017 × Jaitley's team had on Tuesday announced what they called an "unprecedented" recapitalisation of the country's public sector banks to boost the economy. Also read: Public sector banks to get Rs 2.11 lakh crores over next two years Jaitley and the government have copped a lot of flak of late over the health of the economy, with the critics blaming demonetisation and GST for its current health. On Wednesday, Jaitley said a "lot of relief" had been given over GST. "Lot of relief has been given, from filing quarterly returns to 1% tax for turnover under 1 crore, a lot has been done for relief," he said. Lot of relief has been given, from filing quarterly returns to 1% tax for turnover under 1 Cr, a lot has been done for relief: FM #GST pic.twitter.com/JmJz0R35Ky — ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2017 × He also said the sops were in no way connected to the upcoming Gujarat elections. That they were long-term reforms.

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