The planned GST changes have prompted some e-shoppers to postpone purchase decisions in hopes of lower taxes on certain products like consumer goods and electronics, say analysts, while emphasising that the blip is only temporary and sales are set to rebound as clarity improves and festive fervour takes hold.
Goods and services are currently charged under a four-tier system with rates ranging from 5 per cent to 28 per cent.
GST reform, proposed by the Centre, says that most goods will be charged at either 5 per cent or 18 per cent. Durables such as…
