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AICWA President Meets Maharashtra Cultural Minister to Oppose Entertainment Tax Hike
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🗓 19 Oct 2026, 07:46 AM
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The president of the All India Cine Workers Association met Maharashtra's Minister of Cultural Affairs, Ashish Shelar, to protest a proposed increase in entertainment tax.
On May 2024, the president of the All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) met with Maharashtra's Minister of Cultural Affairs, Ashish Shelar, in Mumbai to discuss concerns over a proposed increase in entertainment tax.
The meeting focused on the impact of the tax hike on film and television productions, which could raise costs for producers and potentially affect ticket prices for audiences.
AICWA officials argued that the additional revenue would not be offset by increased box‑office receipts and that the tax could hurt the competitiveness of Indian content in the global market.
The minister said the government would review the proposal and promised to consider the industry’s feedback before any final decision is taken.
The meeting focused on the impact of the tax hike on film and television productions, which could raise costs for producers and potentially affect ticket prices for audiences.
AICWA officials argued that the additional revenue would not be offset by increased box‑office receipts and that the tax could hurt the competitiveness of Indian content in the global market.
The minister said the government would review the proposal and promised to consider the industry’s feedback before any final decision is taken.