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In a landmark decision, the 56th GST Council Meeting chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved reducing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) slabs from four (5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%) to just two \u2014 5% and 18%. The changes will take effect from September 22, the first day of Navratri<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Big Relief on Daily Essentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Consumers will benefit significantly as GST on several daily use items has been reduced or removed entirely<\/strong>. Hair oil, toothpaste, toilet soaps, and shampoos will now attract just 5% GST instead of 18%. Popular edibles like paneer, paratha, and roti will fall under the nil tax bracket. Even butter, ghee, cheese, and dry fruits will now be taxed at 5%, down from 12\u201318%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthcare and Education Get a Boost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The healthcare and education sectors also received substantial relief. Health and life insurance, previously taxed at 18%, will now be GST-free<\/strong>. Items such as thermometers, diagnostic kits, oxygen cylinders, corrective spectacles, and glucometers will now attract just 5% GST. In education, essentials like maps, notebooks, pencils, crayons, and erasers have been exempted completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support for Farmers and Auto Sector<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The agriculture sector has also been prioritized, with tractor tyres, sprinklers, drip irrigation systems, and agro-machines shifted to 5% GST. The automobile industry sees a major reduction, with small cars, motorcycles (below 350cc), three-wheelers, and transport vehicles<\/strong> now taxed at 18% instead of 28%. This move is expected to boost demand in rural and urban markets alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Appliances Become Affordable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Electronic appliances such as air conditioners, large televisions, monitors, and dishwashers will now be available at 18% GST instead of 28%. This festive season, consumers may see noticeable price drops across showrooms and e-commerce platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sin Goods Remain Untouched<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Luxury and sin goods like cigarettes, gutkha, pan masala, alcohol, and aerated drinks<\/strong> will continue to attract the highest GST slab of 28% or more, ensuring revenue stability while discouraging harmful consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The GST Council\u2019s move comes as a significant step to ease inflationary pressure, boost consumption, and simplify compliance<\/strong>. By cutting rates across essentials, healthcare, education, agriculture, vehicles, and appliances, the government aims to stimulate demand and provide festive cheer to millions of households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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