Centre Is Likely To Impose GST Over Petrol, Diesel

Amid the fuel prices has skyrocketed in India, a ministerial panel headed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet on September 15 to decide whether petroleum products should be considered under GST. Reportedly, the panel needs the approval of three-fourths of the panel to pass the proposal at the request of an Indian court. Moreover, it may extend the concessions on some drugs to provide relief to COVID-19 patients.