GST Council May Slash Tax on Air, Water Purifiers to 5% Amid Pollution Crisis

• GST Council may consider reducing tax on air and water purifiers from 18% to 5%.
• The move aims to reclassify purifiers as essential items due to worsening air quality and uneven water access.
• A tax cut could lower retail prices by 10-15%, improving affordability for households.
• Delhi High Court urged an early GST Council meeting to address the issue of purifier taxes.
• Parliamentary Committee, political figures, and industry bodies advocate for tax reduction or abolition.

Why It Matters: GST Council may cut purifier tax to 5% to boost affordability amid environmental concerns.