The 55th GST Council met under the Chairpersonship of Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, today. 

The council has recommended reduction in compensation cess rate to 0.1% on supplies to merchant exporters at par with GST rate.

The Compensation Cess is a Cess that will be collected on the supply of select goods and or services or both till 1st July 2022. The Cess will compensate the states for any revenue loss on account of implementation of GST.

This measure aims to support the exporters. By lowering the cess, exporters will pay less in taxes, which will lower their overall expenses. This facilitates their ability to offer goods at competitive costs in global marketplaces. By encouraging increased exports, the government intends to reach its 2030 export target of ₹2 trillion.

With reduced cess, exporters can pass on the savings to customers, making their products more price-competitive in global markets. This is particularly important in industries where price sensitivity is high, and small price differences can influence purchasing decisions.

The reduction in the Compensation Cess directly impacts the cost structure of exporting businesses, improving their profit margins. This allows exporters to earn better returns on their international sales, even if the volume remains the same.

By reducing the financial burden on exporters, the government encourages more competitive and sustainable exports. This can result in higher export volumes, improving the balance of trade for the country.

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