GST Reduction on Renewable Energy to Save Investors up to Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore by 2030

Last updated: 24 September 2025


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India has significantly reduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on renewable energy equipment from 18% to 5%, a move expected to save investors between ₹1 lakh crore and ₹1.5 lakh crore by 2030. This tax cut, implemented from September 22nd, aims to accelerate the nation's progress towards its ambitious 500 GW renewable energy capacity target. The reduction will also lead to tangible savings for consumers, including lower costs for rooftop solar systems and solar pumps for farmers.

In a major boost to India's clean energy transition, Union Minister for New Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Monday announced that the recent GST reduction on renewable energy equipment could save investors between Rs 1 lakh crore to Rs 1.5 lakh crore by 2030. The announcement came on the first d
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FAQ :

The GST rate on renewable energy equipment has been reduced from 18% to 5%.

Investors could save between Rs 1 lakh crore and Rs 1.5 lakh crore by 2030.

The GST rate cut was implemented from September 22nd.

India aims to achieve a renewable energy capacity of 500 GW by 2030.

Households will see savings on rooftop solar systems, with a 3 kW system costing Rs 9,000-10,500 less. Farmers will benefit from cheaper solar pumps under the PM-KUSUM scheme, saving nearly Rs 1,750 crore in total for around 10 lakh pumps.

Over 50% of India's installed power capacity now comes from non-fossil fuel sources, achieved five years ahead of schedule.




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