GST Imposed on Horse Sales at Pushkar Fair | 31 Oct 2025

Why in News? 

The Rajasthan State GST Department has, for the first time, imposed a 5% GST on horse sales at the Pushkar Fair to formalise trade and boost revenue collection. 

Key Points 

• Implementation: The Animal Husbandry Department will issue receipts for each transaction, serving as the basis for GST collection. 
  • To ensure compliance, checkpoints have been established along major routes to monitor horse transport and verify documentation. 
• About Pushkar Fair:  
  • The Pushkar Fair, also known as the Pushkar Camel Fair or Pushkar Mela, is an annual five-day livestock and cultural event held in Pushkar, Rajasthan, typically between October and November. 
  • It is regarded as one of the world’s largest cattle fairs, attracting traders and visitors from across India and abroad. 
  • Beyond livestock trading, the fair has evolved into a major tourist attraction, featuring traditional competitions like matka phod, longest moustache, and bridal contests. 
  • In recent years, the fair has added modern attractions, including an exhibition football match between the local Pushkar Club and teams of foreign tourists. 
  • The Pushkar Fair remains a vibrant cultural and economic hub, drawing buyers and farmers from Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat while celebrating Rajasthan’s rich equestrian heritage and the enduring bond between humans and horses.