Consumers will now get a balance of Rs 72.80 on a recharge of Rs 100.

The federal government has increased the rate of advance tax on telecom services from 10 per cent to 15 per cent in the mini budget as a result of which consumer who charge a balance of Rs 100 will now get a balance of Rs 72.80.

With the approval of the mini budget there will now be a deduction of Rs. 13 in the form of advance tax from the balance of Rs.

Salex tax In terms of consumers will continue to pay Rs 14 80 paise on a balance of Rs 100

Mini budget telecom subscribers will be charged Rs. 27 paise in sales tax.

Mini budget before consumers used to get a balance of Rs 76 for 10 paise on a balance of Rs 100.