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Supreme Court GST ruling could reshape India gaming industry after Gameskraft INR21000 crore fight
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
A single verdict may decide tax on every bet
Gaming firms are watching the Supreme Court case involving Gameskraft’s INR21,000 crore GST demand, which could end the long debate over whether games are of skill or chance. With an upcoming 28% GST on the full face value of bets, the judgment may also clarify whether retrospective taxation applies.
- Gameskraft faces an INR21,000 crore GST demand in Supreme Court
- A ruling may settle skill vs chance classification for gaming
- 28% GST on full face value of bets could hit revenues
- The verdict may clarify retrospective taxation issues
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