{"id":1301525,"date":"2025-10-19T09:11:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T03:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1301525"},"modified":"2025-10-19T09:11:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T03:41:42","slug":"8-items-getting-cheaper-this-diwali-due-to-gst-cuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/8-items-getting-cheaper-this-diwali-due-to-gst-cuts\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Items Getting Cheaper This Diwali Due To GST Cuts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a timely move ahead of Diwali, the government has announced a <strong>reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST)<\/strong> rates on a range of popular consumer items. The decision aims to ease inflationary pressure, stimulate demand, and boost market sentiment during India\u2019s biggest shopping season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"868\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-02-at-5.13.45-PM-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1301536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-02-at-5.13.45-PM-1.png 868w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-02-at-5.13.45-PM-1-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-02-at-5.13.45-PM-1-768x579.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 868px) 100vw, 868px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The GST Council approved the cuts during its October 2025 meeting, offering relief on <strong>automobiles, daily essentials, and electronics<\/strong> \u2014 categories that typically see massive sales during Diwali.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cars and Two-Wheelers to Cost Less<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Automobile buyers have a reason to celebrate. The <strong>GST on cars and two-wheelers<\/strong> has been reduced by <strong>3%<\/strong>, making both entry-level and mid-range models more affordable. Auto dealers expect this move to accelerate festive bookings, particularly for compact cars and commuter motorcycles, which are witnessing strong demand in urban and rural markets alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relief for Food Lovers: Ghee, Butter, and Packaged Foods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For households, the biggest relief comes in the form of cheaper <strong>ghee, butter, and packaged food<\/strong> items. These essentials, often used heavily during Diwali festivities, have seen a <strong>GST cut from 12% to 5%<\/strong>. FMCG companies are expected to pass on the benefits directly to consumers, lowering the cost of sweets, snacks, and festive hampers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Affordable Footwear and Home Appliances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The GST on <strong>footwear priced under \u20b92,000<\/strong> has been reduced from 12% to 8%, making festive shopping easier on the pocket. Similarly, high-value home appliances like <strong>air conditioners and large televisions (above 42 inches)<\/strong> have seen a <strong>4% GST reduction<\/strong>, making them more accessible for middle-class households looking to upgrade during Diwali sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boosting Festive Sales and Consumer Sentiment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Retailers across India have welcomed the move, predicting a <strong>15\u201320% jump in festive sales<\/strong> across categories. The GST cut aligns with the government\u2019s efforts to <strong>revive consumption<\/strong> and <strong>support manufacturing and retail sectors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With prices dropping across automobiles, essentials, and electronics, this Diwali promises not just brighter homes \u2014 but lighter bills too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a timely move ahead of Diwali, the government has announced a reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on a range of popular consumer items. The decision aims to ease inflationary pressure, stimulate demand, and boost market sentiment during India\u2019s biggest shopping season. 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