Outcomes of the 51st GST Council Meeting

The GST Council, headed by Union Finance Minister conducted its 51st meeting on 2 August 2023 in New Delhi. 

In its 50th meeting held on 11 July 2023, the GST Council discussed the issues of taxability, valuation and applicable GST rates on activities of online gaming, horse racing and casinos. The 51st meeting of the GST Council has been held to further deliberate upon the recommendations made in the 50th GST Council meeting in relation to online gaming, horse racing and casinos.

The key recommendations made by Council are encapsulated in the attached newsflash.