Pay more for IPL matches; movie tickets under ₹100 get cheaper – economictimes.com

The GST Council has raised tax on sporting events like IPL to 40% while easing levies on cinema tickets under ₹100, now taxed at 5%. Higher-priced movie tickets remain at 18%. The move balances revenue from marquee sports with relief for small-ticket entertainment, despite industry calls for broader cuts.

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