Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Kanimozhi Urges Action on GST Policy Hurting Mango Farmers
Mango farmers are struggling because of changes in how fruit drinks are taxed.
Drinks with over 10% fruit are taxed more, so companies use less mango.
A politician named Kanimozhi wants the government to make companies use more mango again.
She also wants them to stop labeling tricks that avoid rules.
This is all to help the mango farmers.
Kanimozhi, a DMK MP, wrote to the Union Minister regarding issues faced by mango farmers.
Demand for mango produce decreased as beverage companies cut GST charges.
Mango pulp use in drinks dropped to 11% in 2024 from 20% in 2022.
High GST on fruit juice (over 10% fruit) leads manufacturers to use less pulp.
Kanimozhi wants manufacturers to restore mango pulp use and enforce food safety norms.
- Who
- Kanimozhi, a DMK MP, and mango farmers in Tamil Nadu.
- What
- Kanimozhi addressed the Union Minister regarding issues faced by mango farmers due to GST and product labeling.
- When
- The letter was written, and the article was published on June 30, 2025.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India.
- Why
- To address decreased demand for mangoes and financial losses experienced by farmers because of changes in GST and product labeling practices.
Mango Farmers
Beverage Manufacturers
Demand for Mangoes
Mango Farmers
Reduced mango sales and financial losses due to lowered demand.
Beverage Manufacturers
Reduced costs, compliance with tax structure.
Product Labeling and Regulations
Mango Farmers
Stricter enforcement needed to prevent manufacturers from avoiding regulations.
Beverage Manufacturers
Flexibility in labeling and product formulation.
- Politician
- Kanimozhi
- Party
- DMK
- Ministry Addressed
- Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Chirag Paswan
- Mango Pulp in 2022
- 20%
- Mango Pulp in 2024
- 11%
- GST on fruit juice
- 28% (with >10% fruit)
- GST on fruit-based beverages
- 18% or lower (with <10% fruit)