PM Modi's GST Bonanza To Middle Class: Essentials Get Cheaper, Luxury Items Become Pricier | Top Points

New GST Rates: GST rate on pistols and revolvers from 28% to 40%, categorizing them under the new slab for luxury and socially sensitive goods.

GST Rates live update: The Council decided to cut GST on fertilizers, micronutrients, drip irrigation systems, sprinklers, and agricultural machinery to 5%. This is expected to lower input costs for farmers, boosting agricultural productivity. 

New GST Rates: The Council increased taxes on sin goods such as pan masala, aerated drinks, caffeinated beverages, and tobacco products. Rates on these items have gone up to as high as 40%. This move is part of a health-driven approach to discourage consumption of harmful products while generating higher revenue. Bidis, however, have seen a reduction from 28% to 18%, considering their impact on the unorganised sector.

New GST Rates live: Students and educational institutions received some relief as the Council reduced GST on stationery items like exercise books, graph books, pencils, sharpeners, and erasers to either Nil or 5%. Maps, globes, and atlases have also been moved to the Nil category.

New GST Rates live: Taxes on pan masala, gutkha, and chewing tobacco have gone up to 40%. This is aimed at discouraging consumption.
 

New GST Rates live: Luxury items such as yachts and private aircraft are also now in the 40% slab. This targets the wealthy, not the middle class.

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 New GST Rates live updates: Household items like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, hair oil, talcum powder, candles, shaving cream, and feeding bottles have become cheaper, with GST cut to 5%. This will reduce monthly household costs.

New GST Rates live updates: Mobile-related parts and renewable energy equipment like solar panels also now fall in the 5% bracket. This is expected to lower costs for households while also boosting demand for consumer durables.

New GST Rates live update: Television sets, washing machines, air conditioners, refrigerators, and several other household appliances saw GST reduced from 28% to 18%. 

New GST Rates live updates: The GST Council announced a new system for faster refunds in cases of inverted duty structures. Businesses will now get *90% provisional refunds* based on system-driven risk evaluation, similar to the zero-rated export system. 

New GST Rates live: The Council clarified that standalone restaurants cannot declare themselves as ‘specified premises’ and thus cannot charge 18% with ITC. They must stick to 5% without ITC.

Nirmala Sitharaman Live: A major relief came in the construction sector as cement GST was reduced from 28% to 18%. This will lower the cost of housing and infrastructure projects. On the other hand, coal, lignite, and peat will now attract 18% instead of 5%. 

New GST Rates live: Tractors, three-wheelers, ambulances, and motorbikes under 350cc will also enjoy reduced GST. However, luxury cars, SUVs, motorbikes above 350cc, and yachts will now attract higher GST at 40%. 

New GST Rates live updates: The Council has made important changes in vehicle taxation. Small cars under 1200cc (petrol, CNG, LPG) and under 1500cc (diesel) will now attract 18% instead of 28%. 

New GST Rates live: The GST Council has cut taxes on nuts and dried fruits like almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, dates, and figs. The rate has dropped from 12% to 5%. 

New GST Rates live updates: Handicrafts, furniture made of bamboo, rattan, and cane, along with various decorative items, will now attract only 5% GST. This change is expected to give a big boost to artisans, cottage industries, and traditional crafts.

Nirmala Sitharaman Live: Pan masala, gutkha, cigarettes, zarda, bidi & other tobacco products will continue at existing GST rates & cess for now.

New GST Rates live updates: GST rate changes on goods (except pan masala & tobacco products) also effective September 22, 2025.

New GST Rates: 40% GST implemented on Carbonated drinks and beverages.

New GST Rates live update: GST on Milk reduced from 5% to 0%.

New GST Rates live: Renewable energy GST reduction from 12 to 5%.

New GST Rates live updates: Drugs and medicines have been brought down to Zero GST.

New GST Rates live updates: The Council to simplify the tax structure by moving from four slabs to two, while also considering higher rates for sin goods.

Nirmala Sitharaman Live: The changes in GST rates on services will be implemented with effect from 22nd September 2025. 

New GST Rates live updates: A 40% GST rate has been confirmed for sin goods (like tobacco, pan masala, and luxury indulgences). 
 

New GST Rates live updates: The new slabs will come into force on the first day of Navratri, marking a symbolic fresh start for India’s tax structure.
 

New GST Rates: Big reform cleared, two new GST tax slabs to be implemented starting September 22, 2025.

Nirmala Sitharaman Live: After the 56th GST Council meeting, Uttar Pradesh Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna says, "...a consensus has been reached and everyone has agreed on the rationalisation of GST rates. Now, 5% and 18% slabs will be applicable."

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