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Nearly 50 days after the rollout of GST 2.0, most household kitchen budgets remain unaffected, with residents reporting little to no reduction in monthly grocery expenses. While the new tax regime was expected to lower consumer prices, shopkeepers and customers across the city say that price changes have been minimal and largely limited to select items. Middle-Class Families See No Relief For many middle-class families, grocery bills remain unchanged despite revised GST rates. A bank employee
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FAQ :
No, most households have reported little to no reduction in their monthly grocery expenses since the rollout of GST 2.0.
Many middle-class families have reported that their grocery bills remain unchanged, with some stating their monthly spending is almost the same as before GST 2.0.
Prices for items like milk and atta (flour) have remained steady, and in some cases, cooking oil prices have actually increased.
Consumers dining out frequently have not seen a difference in their food bills, with some suggesting restaurateurs have increased base prices instead of passing on GST benefits.
Shopkeepers have noted marginal reductions in certain FMCG and personal care products, but these changes do not significantly impact overall grocery budgets.
Shopkeepers believe the true effect of GST 2.0 will only be apparent once new stock, reflecting the revised tax rates, becomes available.
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