The GST Council has announced significant changes to GST rates, effective from September 22, 2025. In a move aimed at simplifying the tax structure and providing relief to consumers, staple foods will now be tax-free, while many processed food items will see their GST rate reduced to 5%. This overhaul is expected to lower prices, boost demand, stimulate investment and employment, and simplify compliance for businesses.
The GST Council in its 56th meeting on 3rd September, 2025 made the recommendations relating to changes in GST tax rates; provide relief to individuals, common man, aspirational middle class and measures for facilitation of trade in GST. The reduced GST rates will be effective from 22nd September, 2
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FAQ :
The reduced GST rates will be effective from September 22, 2025.
Staple foods will now be tax-free under the new GST structure.
Many processed food products will now have their GST rate reduced to 5%.
Products like UHT milk, condensed milk, almonds, pasta, chocolates, cakes, biscuits, ice cream, and namkeens will see their GST rates reduced to 5%.
The changes are expected to simplify the tax structure, reduce prices for consumers, boost demand, encourage investment and employment, and resolve classification issues.
Yes, the changes are expected to boost the processed food industry by increasing consumption and investment, potentially leading to more employment opportunities and higher incomes for farmers and food processors.