Consumers, Look Carefully at the Price Before Buying Products



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The government has issued new guidelines allowing manufacturers to revise the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) on unsold pre-packaged goods affected by GST rate changes. This revision can be done until December 31, 2025, using methods like stamping or stickers, provided the original price remains visible. Crucially, any price adjustment must solely reflect GST changes, not arbitrary increases, with mandatory newspaper advertisements and dealer notifications ensuring transparency for consumers.

Through a fictional dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna, this piece explains the governments circular on revising the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of unsold pre-packaged goods due to GST rate changes. Manufacturers, packers, and importers can update MRPs until December 31, 2025, by stamping, stickers,
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FAQ :

Manufacturers, packers, and importers can revise the MRP of unsold pre-packaged goods until December 31, 2025, or until their existing stock is exhausted, whichever comes first.

Revised MRPs can be applied by stamping, using stickers, or online printing on the packages. It's essential that the original MRP remains visible and is not obscured.

No, the revised price must strictly reflect only the changes in GST rates. Any increase or decrease in price should be solely due to the GST adjustment, not arbitrary hikes.

Manufacturers are required to publish at least two advertisements in newspapers to inform the public about the revised MRP and also send notices to dealers and the Director of Legal Metrology.

Consumers should remain vigilant and check that the revised MRP accurately reflects only the GST changes. They should be aware that revised price tags might be placed anywhere on the packaging.




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