7 States Grant Tax Exemption to film 'The Sabarmati Report'
Following Uttar Pradesh’s lead, six other states—Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Rajasthan—also declared the movie tax-free in their respective regions
The Sabarmati Report – Tax exemption for The Sabarmati Report film – 7 states grant tax relief to The Sabarmati Report – Taxscan
The Sabarmati Report – Tax exemption for The Sabarmati Report film – 7 states grant tax relief to The Sabarmati Report – Taxscan
'The Sabarmati Report' Film gets Tax Exemption in 7 States Tax including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat..etc.
The Sabarmati Report is a movie based on the real life incident of Godhra train burning incident. The UP Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath made this announcement during the screening of the movie.
Following Uttar Pradesh’s lead, six other states—Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Rajasthan—also declared the movie tax-free in their respective regions. The exemption of entertainment tax reduces ticket prices, making the film more accessible to a broader audience.
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Entertainment tax is a levy imposed by state governments on entertainment-related activities, including movies, theatre performances, and other shows. In the case of films, the tax is typically applied to the sale of tickets, and the rates can vary across states.
Post-GST, entertainment tax has largely been subsumed under GST, with a fixed rate of 18% for movie tickets priced below ₹100 and 28% for tickets priced above ₹100.
The exemption of entertainment tax for The Sabarmati Report is expected to result in a surge in viewership, particularly in the states where the movie is tax-free. Reduced ticket prices lower the financial barrier for audiences, especially in rural and semi-urban areas, helping greater accessibility.
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