GST rates tweaked: TV, ACs to get cheaper; small handicrafts, sanitary napkins exempted

The 28th GST Council meeting in New Delhi has concluded with decision to cut rates on several general-used items like TV, washing machines and refrigerators. The Council has decided to put sanitary napkins, small handicraft items and rakhis under the exempted category. Addressing the post-meeting presser, Interim Finance Minister Piyush Goyal said the new tax rates will be effective from July 27. Watch this video to know more.