CBIC Chairman: No GST Cuts on Sin Goods, Single Rate Structure Possible in Future

Last updated: 11 September 2025


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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Chairman, Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, has stated that GST rates on 'sin goods' like tobacco and liquor will not be reduced. He indicated that these items will continue to face high taxation. Looking further ahead, Agarwal suggested that India might eventually adopt a single GST rate structure to simplify the tax system, though this depends on achieving income parity across the population, which could take years. He also noted the strong performance of GST collections and clarified the current use of compensation cess.

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Chairman Sanjay Kumar Agarwal has confirmed that the central government will not reduce GST rates on sin goods such as tobacco, liquor and luxury items. Speaking at an event, he said that these items would continue to attract high taxation, with lev
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FAQ :

No, the CBIC Chairman has confirmed that GST rates on sin goods such as tobacco, liquor, and luxury items will not be reduced and will continue to attract high taxation.

Yes, the CBIC Chairman suggested that India may eventually move towards a single GST rate structure to simplify the tax system and remove inverted duty structures.

A shift to a single GST rate structure depends on achieving income parity across the population, which is expected to take several years.

GST collections were robust in the previous financial year, standing at Rs 22 lakh crore, which the CBIC Chairman considers a good time to consider rationalisation.

Compensation cess was originally for offsetting states' revenue losses for five years ending June 2022. Since then, cess collections are being used solely to repay loans.

Yes, the CBIC Chairman reassured that existing GST provisions and price monitoring mechanisms are sufficient to ensure that any benefits from rate cuts are passed on to consumers.




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