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% |
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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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