Rate rationalization on insurance part of agenda for next GST Council meeting: Sources

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The proposed rationalisation of GST rates on health and life insurance products will be on the agenda for the upcoming Council meeting on Saturday in Jaisalmer, sources said.

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Rate rationalization on insurance part of agenda for next GST Council meeting: Sources

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