NBDA writes to Finance Minister for GST reforms

Rajat Sharma, President of News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA), has, on behalf of the members addressed a representation to Finance Minister & Chairperson, GST Council, Nirmala Sitharaman. In the representation, two critical concerns emerging from the current GST regime, which have an impact on the financial health and operational efficiency of the news broadcasting industry, have been highlighted.

In its letter dated 28.08.2025, NBDA has respectfully requested that the point of taxation for GST in the case of the TV and digital news broadcasting industry for the sale of advertising space, particularly to Government agencies including DAVP, PSUs, and State Governments, should be shifted from invoicing (under Section 13 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017) to the collection/receipt of payments.

In addition, NBDA has requested that the Input Tax Credit on certain expenditures, such as the hire of vehicles, food & beverages/outdoor catering, beauty treatments, and insurance coverage for employees, which is currently restricted under Section 17(5) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, be allowed.