Bollywood actors including Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Aamir Khan, and filmmaker Karan Johar have hailed government’s decision to reduce GST on cinema tickets.
GST council on 22 Dec 2018 announced its decision to make film tickets cheaper. Movie tickets priced up to Rs 100 will now attract GST at a rate of 12 percent, instead of the earlier 18 percent. While the tax rates for movie tickets above Rs 100 has been brought down to 18% from the 28% fixed by the GST Council last year.
The decision came days after a meeting of members representing the Indian film industry with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss issues plaguing the business.
Heartfelt thank you to the honorable Prime Minister @narendramodi ji for taking out time to hear us at length, discuss issues pertaining to our industry and assuring positive consideration of suggestions. pic.twitter.com/ShGfr0Jlvu
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) December 18, 2018
“This will help the industry move forward positively with increased investments in both exhibition infrastructure and creative development, enabling even better cinema and greater screen density across the country,” Siddharth Roy Kapur, President of Producers Guild, said in a statement.
Thank you so much Shri. @narendramodi ji for your immediate action of reduction in GST on cinema tickets.. #financeministry pic.twitter.com/fzyXkQaEbW
— Ritesh Sidhwani (@ritesh_sid) December 22, 2018
Quick action and how! Within a few days of our meeting with hon. Prime Minister @narendramodi ji, the Government addressed our concern…GST for movie tickets to be reduced. A welcome move for the industry and audiences as well.
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) December 22, 2018
The voice of the film industry was finally heard and immediate action taken, thanks to @narendramodi ji.
For movie tickets priced below Rs. 100 the tax has been reduced from 18% to 12% now and for tickets priced above Rs. 100 the tax has been reduced from 28% to 18% now.
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) December 22, 2018
Heartfelt thank you to Honorable PM & the Govt of India for considering the request of the film industry for reduction in GST. If Indian cinema hopes to compete in the world market then we need the support of the Govt & Administration.
This is a great 1st step in that direction.— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) December 22, 2018
Would like to thank our Prime Minister @narendramodi for the swift action on the GST rate on movie tickets….Great news at the year end! Thank you sir for your proactivity and support….. https://t.co/QEn303lBti
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) December 22, 2018
Welcoming the news from #GSTCouncilMeet about the change in GST rate for our entertainment industry! Thank you @narendramodi ji & the cabinet for this consideration.
— BhushanKumar (@itsBhushanKumar) December 22, 2018
Superb news for #IndianFilmIndustry. Cinema tickets upto Rs. 100 which were under 18% GST slab is brought down to 12% slab. Tickets above Rs. 100 were under the 28% slab. These tickets will now be under 18% slab. Thank you PM @narendramodi & officials for this great decision.🙏😊
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) December 22, 2018
Signifcant decision #GSTCouncilMeet Good news for both cinema goers and #IndianFilmIndustry Movie tickets upto Rs. 100 which had 18% GST now brought down to 12% and the ones in the 28% slab will now be in 18% slab .Thank you PM @narendramodi for hearing us out last week .
— Prasoon Joshi (@prasoonjoshi_) December 22, 2018
