{"id":1300617,"date":"2025-09-24T07:14:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T01:44:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1300617"},"modified":"2025-09-24T07:15:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T01:45:10","slug":"no-price-reduction-after-gst-cuts-govt-launches-whatsapp-helpline-to-complain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/no-price-reduction-after-gst-cuts-govt-launches-whatsapp-helpline-to-complain\/","title":{"rendered":"No Price Reduction After GST Cuts? Govt Launches Whatsapp Helpline To Complain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The government has announced that consumers who are not seeing the benefits of the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cut can now lodge complaints through multiple platforms. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has released a set of FAQs guiding consumers on how to report such grievances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-24-at-7.13.38-AM-1024x582.png\" alt=\"No Price Reduction After GST Cuts? Govt Launches Whatsapp Helpline To Complain\" class=\"wp-image-1300626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-24-at-7.13.38-AM-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-24-at-7.13.38-AM-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-24-at-7.13.38-AM-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-24-at-7.13.38-AM-1536x873.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-24-at-7.13.38-AM.png 1562w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to File Complaints<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumers can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call the <strong>National Consumer Helpline (NCH)<\/strong> at the <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/gst-rate-cuts-no-reduction-of-prices-complain-via-whatsapp-toll-free-number\/articleshow\/124075152.cms\">toll-free number 1915.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>WhatsApp<\/strong> to file complaints at 8800001915.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit queries or complaints online through the <strong>Integrated Grievance Redressal Mechanism (INGRAM) portal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These mechanisms are aimed at ensuring that companies and retailers pass on the reduced tax benefits to customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GST Structure Simplified<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective <strong>September 22<\/strong>, the GST framework was simplified from four tax slabs (5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%) to just two: <strong>5% and 18%<\/strong>. According to CBIC, this rationalization has led to reduced prices on <strong>99% of commonly used goods<\/strong>, making essentials and daily-use items more affordable for the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mixed Industry Response<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the government has not yet activated a formal anti-profiteering system for such cases, it is closely monitoring pricing trends. Officials noted that several companies have already reduced product prices voluntarily to reflect the lower tax rates. However, multiple social media posts suggest that some businesses are not passing on these benefits, sparking consumer dissatisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why It Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The move to allow complaint registration gives customers a stronger voice in ensuring transparency and fairness in India\u2019s tax system. 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