IndiaThe Indian government has proposed a policy change that would link the GST rate on mango-based beverages to their mango pulp content, aiming to support Totapuri farmers and improve beverage quality. The proposal, based on a report by an expert committee led by T Damodaran, suggests that beverages with 22-25% genuine natural mango pulp would remain eligible for the concessional 5% GST rate, while those with lower pulp content would face higher taxes. This measure is intended to stimulate demand for Totapuri mango pulp, which has experienced price declines due to issues like misaligned processing capacities and global price volatility. The agriculture ministry plans to hold inter-ministerial consultations to finalize the implementation of these recommendations.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the government's proposal as a balanced effort to support farmers and improve product quality without overtly praising or criticizing the policy. It reports on the technical aspects of the proposal, the expert committee's findings, and the planned consultations without showing a
