The government has announced major GST rate cuts in 2025, making essentials, healthcare, education, and even automobiles more affordable. From daily-use goods to farming equipment and electronics, here’s a quick look at what’s cheaper and what’s costlier for consumers.
Save Big on Daily Essentials
| Items | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Hair Oil, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toilet Soap Bar, Tooth Brushes, Shaving Cream | 18% | 5% |
| Butter, Ghee, Cheese & Dairy Spreads | 12% | 5% |
| Pre-packaged Namkeens, Bhujia & Mixtures | 12% | 5% |
| Utensils | 12% | 5% |
| Feeding Bottles, Napkins for Babies & Clinical Diapers | 12% | 5% |
| Sewing Machines & Parts | 12% | 5% |
Uplifting Farmers & Agriculture
| Items | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Tyres & Parts | 18% | 5% |
| Tractors | 12% | 5% |
| Specified Bio-Pesticides, Micro-Nutrients | 12% | 5% |
| Drip Irrigation System & Sprinklers | 12% | 5% |
| Agricultural, Horticultural or Forestry Machines for Soil Preparation, Cultivation, Harvesting & Threshing | 12% | 5% |
Relief in Healthcare Sector
| Items | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Health & Life Insurance | 18% | Nil |
| Thermometer | 18% | 5% |
| Medical Grade Oxygen | 12% | 5% |
| All Diagnostic Kits & Reagents | 12% | 5% |
| Glucometer & Test Strips | 12% | 5% |
| Corrective Spectacles | 12% | 5% |
Automobiles made affordable
| Items | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol & Petrol Hybrid, LPG, CNG Cars (not exceeding – 1200 CC & 4000mm) | 28% | 18% |
| Diesel & Diesel Hybrid Cars (not exceeding – 1500 CC & 4000mm) | 28% | 18% |
| 3 Wheeled Vehicles | 28% | 18% |
| Motor Cycles (350 CC & below) | 28% | 18% |
| Motor Vehicles for transport of goods | 28% | 18% |
Affordable Education
| Items | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Maps, Charts & Globes | 12% | Nil |
| Pencils, Sharpeners, Crayons & Pastels | 12% | Nil |
| Exercise Books & Notebooks | 12% | Nil |
| Eraser | 12% | Nil |
Save on Electronic Appliances
| Items | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioners | 28% | 18% |
| Television (above 32”) (including LED & LCD TVs) | 28% | 18% |
| Monitors & Projectors | 28% | 18% |
| Dish Washing Machines | 28% | 18% |
PROCESS REFORMS
Registration
- Automatic registration within 3 working days for applicants: identified by the system based on data analysis.
- Who determines that he would not pass Input Tax Credit exceeding ₹2.5 Lakh per month and opts for the Scheme.
Refund
- Sanction of Provisional Refunds by proper officer, through system based risk evaluation for:
- Zero Rated Supplies
- Supplies with Inverted Duty Structure
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