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flag India may cut taxes on air and water purifiers to 5% to boost access amid health concerns.

flag The GST Council is considering lowering the tax on domestic air and water purifiers from 18% to 5%, potentially reclassifying them as essential goods to improve affordability amid growing concerns over poor air quality and unsafe water. flag The move, which could reduce retail prices by 10% to 15%, follows pressure from the Delhi High Court and public interest litigation highlighting the health benefits of HEPA filters in reducing exposure to harmful pollutants. flag While no decision has been made, the proposal requires consensus among state finance ministers, with a meeting date still pending.

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