States » SouthPosted at: Oct 14 2025 8:06AM


GST rate hike deals major blow to lottery sector

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 14 (UNI) The GST rate revision implemented by the Central Government has dealt a severe blow to Kerala's lottery sector, as the tax on lottery tickets has been increased from 28 per cent to 40 per cent in one stroke.
As a result, the State Government will incur a revenue loss of Rs 3.35 per ticket, amounting to approximately Rs 3.35 crore for each lottery draw.
The government has avoided increasing ticket prices by reducing operational margins, discounts, and agency commissions. Currently, 60 per cent of the total ticket sales revenue is distributed as prize money.
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #GST rate hike deals major blow to lottery sector
More News

Kerala launches first Quantum Technologies Community to build future-ready workforce

20 Jul 2026 | 6:58 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 20 (UNI) Kerala has launched its first organised quantum technologies community, Quantum Technologies Interest Group, aimed at building a future-ready workforce in the rapidly evolving field of quantum technology.

see more..

JioStar to launch six Bigg Boss Editions across India this festive season

20 Jul 2026 | 6:55 PM

Kochi, July 20 (UNI) JioStar has announced the simultaneous launch of six editions of Bigg Boss in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Bangla during the upcoming festive season, marking the franchise's biggest-ever multi-language rollout.

see more..

Operation Toofan: Kerala Police arrests rise to 8,142; cases hit 7,576

20 Jul 2026 | 6:53 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 20 (UNI) Kerala Police arrested 141 more persons in 123 cases during the latest phase of its statewide anti-narcotics campaign, Operation Toofan, taking the total number of cases registered under the drive to 7,576.

see more..

IMD issues Orange Alert for Kannur, Kasaragod: Heavy rain warning continues across Kerala

20 Jul 2026 | 6:52 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 20 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for Kannur and Kasaragod districts on Monday, forecasting isolated very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms as widespread rain is expected to continue across Kerala.

see more..

CM Naidu seeks export incentives for Andhra FCV Tobacco, urges Centre to extend RoDTEP benefits

20 Jul 2026 | 6:31 PM

Vijayawada, July 20 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has urged Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to provide export incentives for FCV tobacco produced in Andhra Pradesh.

see more..