Big News! Your Wallet is About to Get Happier: New GST 2025 Rates are Here!
Hey, everyone!
Get ready for a major update that’s going to make a big difference in your daily life. The new GST rates are officially here, effective from September 22, 2025. This isn't just a simple change; it’s a full-on "GST Bachat Utsav" (GST Savings Festival), as our leaders are calling it!
So, what's the deal?
The government has simplified everything, so you no longer have to scratch your head trying to figure out the tax. Now, it’s mostly just two slabs—5% for all your essentials and 18% for most other things. A few luxury and "sin" goods will be taxed at 40%, but that’s a different story!
Modi Ji's Big Message
In a post on X, our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, had some fantastic news for all of us! He said it's not just a holiday season anymore; it's a "GST Bachat Utsav", a festival of savings!
He explained that because the GST rates are now lower, we, the common people, will have more money left in our pockets. And it's not just us—he also said that doing business just got a whole lot easier for our local shopkeepers and traders.
So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to see the list!
New GST Rate on Essential Food Items
From your morning tea and biscuits to your daily dahi and paneer, a lot of packaged food items are now in the 5% slab. Here is the list you can check:
| Item | Revised GST Rate | Previous Rate |
| UHT (Ultra High Temperature) Milk | 0% | 5% |
| Pre-packaged & labelled Chhena/Paneer | 0% | 5% |
| Roti | 0% | 5% |
| Pizza bread | 0% | 5% |
| Khakhra | 0% | 5% |
| Condensed milk | 5% | 12%–18% |
| Butter | 5% | 12%–18% |
| Ghee | 5% | 12%–18% |
| Cheese | 5% | 12%–18% |
| Dairy spreads | 5% | 12%–18% |
| Chocolates | 5% | 18% |
| Pasta | 5% | 18% |
| Baked goods | 5% | 12%–18% |
| Namkeens | 5% | 12%–18% |
New GST Rate on Industrial Goods (Cement, Coal, etc.)
If you're planning to build a house, materials like cement, marble, and granite are now a lot more affordable.
| Item | Revised GST Rate | Previous Rate |
| Cement (Portland, slag, etc.) | 18% | 28% + Cess |
| Coal, lignite, peat | 18% | 5% |
New GST Rate on Sin Goods
| Item | Revised GST Rate | Previous Rate |
| Pan masala | 40% | 28% + Cess |
| Tobacco products | 40% | 28% + Cess |
| Cigars | 40% | 28% + Cess |
| Cigarettes | 40% | 28% + Cess |
| Bidis | 18% | 28% + Cess |
New GST Rate on Healthcare & Medical Supplies
| Item | Revised GST Rate | Previous Rate |
| Medical-grade oxygen | 5% | 12% |
| Diagnostic kits | 5% | 12% |
| Essential drugs | 5% | 12% |
| Reagents | 5% | 12% |
| Surgical supplies | 5% | 12% |
New GST Rate on Lifestyle & Household Items
| Item | Revised GST Rate | Previous Rate |
| Personal care items | 5% | 12%–18% |
| Toiletries | 5% | 12%–18% |
| Furniture | 5% | 12%–18% |
| Handicrafts | 5% | 12%–18% |
| Utensils | 5% | 12%–18% |
| Toys | 5% | 12%–18% |
| Musical instruments | 5% | 12%–18% |
New GST Rate on Automobiles & Luxury Vehicles
Thinking of buying a small car or a two-wheeler? It's now cheaper! The GST on many vehicles has been slashed from 28% to 18%.
| Item | Revised GST Rate | Previous Rate |
| Motorcycles up to 350cc | 18% | 28% |
| Scooters | 18% | 28% |
| Small cars | 18% | 28% |
| Bicycles | 18% | 28% |
| Motorcycles above 350cc | 40% | 28% + Cess |
| Luxury cars | 40% | 28% + Cess |
| Aircraft | 40% | 28% + Cess |
| Yachts | 40% | 28% + Cess |
| Pistols | 40% | 28% + Cess |
New GST Rate on Entertainment & Services
| Item | Revised GST Rate | Previous Rate |
| Cinema tickets (≤ ₹100) | 5% | 12% |
| Cinema tickets (> ₹100) | 40% | 18%–28% |
| Insurance premiums (life, health, general) | 0% | 18% |
| Private tuition | 0% | 18% |
| Vocational courses | 0% | 18% |
| Charitable hospital services | 0% | 12% |
| Charitable education services | 0% | 12% |
| Hotels (₹1,001–₹7,500 per night) | 5% | 12% |
| Beauty & wellness (salons, gyms, spas) | 5% | 18% |
Forget everything you've heard before! This isn't just a small change; it's a massive, full-on Diwali-before-Diwali bonus for every single one of us! The government has truly done a magic trick, and it's time to cash in.
So, don't just sit there! Go check out the full list, do your calculations, and get ready to buy all the things you've been waiting for.
This isn't a shopping trip—it's a "GST Bachat Utsav" (GST Savings Festival)! Go, fill your bags and your hearts with happiness!
7 Comments
By Zubair Qureshi
3 months agoGood news 140 crore people got a sigh of relief. Thank you modi ji.
By Mr Salman
3 months ago✨ "Loved the clarity and depth in your writing, you made GST look easy."
By Geeta Kumari
3 months agoGreat news! The new GST 2025 rates will surely bring some relief to everyone’s pocket....thankyou for the information.
By Zishan Firoz
3 months agoThis is good information, it will be useful for our work as well. I hope that you continue to post such posts in future also. Thank you for the information given by you.
By Chandni Khan
3 months ago😌 haaaaa a very insightful post! I'm very curious about tha new gst 2.0 update... And this is the most helpful and clear guidance to GST 2.0 .....
By Ash
3 months agoVery great information thank you Roshni ji
By Admin User
3 months agoThank you for this essential guide! It's a relief to finally have a simple breakdown of the new GST rates. This will definitely help me budget better for the coming months.