Major food processing companies, including Amul and Britannia, have pledged to pass on the benefits of recent GST rate reductions directly to consumers. This commitment follows a meeting with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The reforms simplify the GST structure, with key food items now taxed at 5% or nil, aiming to lower prices, boost demand, and benefit farmers and small businesses.
Industry Titans Pledge to Pass on GST Benefits to Consumers and Strengthen Grassroots Outreach
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MoFPI and CII host CEO Interaction on Next Generation GST Reforms
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
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Industry leaders pledged to pass on the benefits of GST rate reductions to consumers, sensitise smaller enterprises, ensure better value for farmers, and advance import substitution and Make in India goals.
These reforms rationalise the tax structure into a simplified two-slab system of 5% and 18%, aiming to reduce complexity, address inverted duty structures, and improve the ease of doing business.
Key staples, dairy, bakery, and packaged food products are now under the 5% or nil tax bracket.
The government aims to create an enabling environment for investment, innovation, and inclusive growth, ensuring benefits are passed equitably across the value chain and reducing India's dependence on imports.
The 4th edition of World Food India, scheduled for September 25-28, 2025, in New Delhi, is India's premier global platform for the food processing sector, offering opportunities for investment, innovation, and partnerships.