India's Next-Gen GST Reforms are launching on September 22, 2025, simplifying the tax system from four rates to primarily two: 5% and 18%. This significant change is expected to reduce construction costs by 3-5%, especially for materials like cement, which should lead to a 1-1.5% drop in home prices. Developers will also benefit from simplified tax structures and the ability to claim Input Tax Credit, potentially making housing more accessible and boosting the real estate market.
The Indian government's Next-Gen GST Reforms are set to be implemented from today, i.e. September 22, 2025, following approval from the GST Council led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. These reforms aim to simplify India's tax framework, moving from a four-rate system of 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%
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FAQ :
The Next-Gen GST Reforms are implemented from September 22, 2025.
The reforms are projected to reduce construction costs by 3-5% due to lower GST on key materials like cement.
Affordable housing will have a 1% GST, and non-affordable housing will have a 5% GST, both excluding input tax credit.
Lower construction costs are expected to potentially reduce home prices by 1-1.5%, particularly for affordable and mid-segment housing.
Developers will benefit from reduced GST rates and the ability to claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) on construction materials and services, which helps safeguard margins and pass savings to buyers.
Ready-to-move-in homes with completion certificates, resale properties, and the sale of land are exempt categories.