Non-Alcoholic Beer To Face 28% GST, Malt Drinks Will Now Attract The Same GST As Carbonated Drinks

Non-alcoholic malt drinks could soon attract GST on par with carbonated drinks. According to Zee Business analyst Ashish Chaturvedi, Karnataka GST Authority of Advance Ruling has said that GST on malt-based drinks should be increased to 40 per cent. Soft drinks, at present, attract 40 per cent GST which includes 28% GST along with a cess of 12%.