Indian Telcos Laud GST Regime, but Demand 5% Rate for Telecom Services
Indian telecom operators welcomed the Indian government's move to implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST), but reiterated their demand to bring the rate for telecom services from the current 18% to 5%, which they said is "better aligned with telecom being an essential service and critical infrastructure.” The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), in a statement, said that telecom is all pervasive and as essential service which is... Read More
