GST 2025 Which Products Are Now Cheaper or Costlier? Complete List of New Indian GST Rates.
India’s new GST (Goods and Services Tax) reforms, effective from September 22, 2025, have introduced a simplified two-tier rate structure with the aim to make most daily purchases cheaper and boost consumer savings. Here’s a detailed guide on how the new GST changes will impact prices on kirana, bikes, dairy, electronics, and more.
GST 2025: What’s Cheaper Now?
Essentials & Kirana Products
0% or 5% GST: Many household groceries are now either completely exempt or in the 5% rate. This includes daily-use items like milk, bread, curd, paneer, rotis, parathas, khakra, packaged snacks, basic medicines, and agricultural items.
Personal health and life insurance, select education materials, and many agricultural implements are now fully tax-exempt or at 5%.
Dairy Products
Butter, ghee, and cheese: Shifted to 5% GST from 12% or 18% earlier.
Milk, curd, paneer: Continue to be in the Nil or 0% GST slab.
Kirana (Grocery) Store Items
Soap, shampoo, hair oil: Down to 5% from 18%.
Toiletries, stationary, kitchenware: Most daily-use products have moved from 12%/18% to 5% GST.
Basic spices, flour, rice, wheat, pulses: Remain at 0% or 5%, aiding household budgets.
Bikes & Two-Wheelers
Bikes below 350cc: GST rate cut from 28% to 18%, making them more affordable for commuters and youth.
Bicycles and e-bikes: In 5% to 18% slab depending on model and configuration.
Electronics & Appliances
TVs, ACs, Refrigerators: Shifted from 28% GST to just 18%; TVs up to 32 inches, ACs, washing machines, and fridges should be significantly cheaper.
Home appliances, laptops, and mobile phones: Most are now at 18%, aiding festive season buyers.
Automobiles
Small cars (below 1200cc) and mainstream vehicles: Now at 18% GST, down from 28%, making car ownership more accessible for many families.
Electric vehicles (EVs): Remain at a low 5% GST rate to encourage adoption.
GST 2025: What’s Costlier Now?
Luxury & “Sin” Goods (40% GST Slab Introduced)
Aerated drinks, sugary beverages, caffeinated energy drinks, pan masala, tobacco, cigarettes, high-end bikes/cars: Taxed at a new high rate of 40%, up from 28% previously, to discourage non-essential and harmful consumption.
Luxury cars & premium bikes: Moved to 40%, raising the total cost for luxury segment buyers.
Apparel & Lifestyle
Clothes/textiles above ₹2,500: Now at 18%, increased from 12% previously.
Hotel tariffs above ₹7,500, select services: 18% or higher, rising for premium categories.
Key Takeaways
Most daily essentials, groceries, dairy, and two-wheelers see price reduction.
Cars, basic appliances, and electronics become cheaper due to GST rate cut.
Luxury items, high-end automobiles, sin goods face sharp GST increase.
Education and health services are exempt or at 5%, benefiting students and families.
Check current market prices before purchasing, as GST rate changes may take some time to reflect at retail points.
Disclaimer
This article summarizes GST updates from multiple trusted sources including Times of India, Jagran Josh, and the GST Council. Prices may change due to demand—please check before buying.
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