Decoding Budget 2021: How the new Agri Infra cess will not affect consumer
Published: Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 11:12 [IST] New Delhi, Feb 02: In a significant development, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget 2021 speech, has announced imposition of Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) on certain items, including petrol, diesel, gold and some imported agricultural products. The agricultural infrastructure development cess will be applicable from February 2, 2021. Sitharaman also said that care has been taken not to put additional burden on consumers on most items. There is an immediate need to improve agricultural infrastructu...