Amidst reports that there is still lack of clarity on the 5 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) levy on solar equipment, Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal has reiterated that there is no ambiguity as the government is very clear on the issue.

“It has been made very clear that 5 per cent GST will be applicable on solar equipment,” Goyal said.

The industry has claimed that though the government has said GST would be applied to solar modules at a concessional rate of 5 per cent, there is still no clarity on whether it will be extended to other equipment as well.