GST Council Mulls Tax Rate Cuts, Considers Eliminating 12% Slab to Boost Consumption

Last updated: 17 February 2025


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The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is reportedly looking into cutting tax rates on certain goods to encourage spending, while also considering removing the 12% tax bracket altogether. Items currently in the 12% slab could be moved to either the 5% or 18% categories, aiming to simplify the tax system. A ministerial panel is assessing these potential adjustments to balance economic stimulation with revenue needs.

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is reportedly considering a reduction in tax rates on select items to stimulate consumption while maintaining revenue stability, according to a report citing sources familiar with the discussions. Proposal to Eliminate 12% GST Slab One of the key proposal
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FAQ :

The GST Council is reportedly considering reducing tax rates on select items and potentially eliminating the 12% GST tax slab.

Items currently taxed at 12% could be moved to either the 5% or 18% tax categories.

The aim is to simplify the tax structure and provide a boost to consumption.

A ministerial panel evaluating these tax adjustments is led by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary.

The panel was established in September 2021 to address tax anomalies, resolve classification disputes, and optimise tax rates.

GST collections reached a nine-month high of ₹1.71 trillion in January 2025, showing a 10.9% year-on-year increase.




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