The Economic Times

EY, FICCI urge govt to reduce GST rate to 9% on hotel rooms priced above Rs 7,500 per night

A joint report by EY and FICCI suggests lowering the GST on luxury hotel rooms to 9%. This move aims to make India a more competitive tourist destination. The report highlights that current taxes and costs make India appear expensive compared to countries like Thailand. Reducing the tax could attract more international visitors and boost the tourism sector.