From 22nd September 2025, India's GST council has rolled out new GST rates across multiple goods and services. Confused about what percentage applies to your product now? Don't worry—our GST Rates Finder Tool lets you instantly check the latest applicable GST rates by Product Name, HSN Code, or Tariff Item.
New GST rates are effective from 22nd September 2025 as per official PIB notification. Businesses must update their invoicing systems accordingly.
Search for any product, service, or HSN code to instantly compare old and new GST rates. Calculate exact price impact and discover potential savings.
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Based on official GST Council notifications and PIB press releases with source links
Latest GST rate changes and government notifications updated in real-time
| Rate Change | Number of Items | Key Categories | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18% → 5% | 200+ items | Personal care, food items, textiles | Major savings for consumers |
| 12% → 5% | 300+ items | Healthcare, agriculture, household | Significant cost reduction |
| 5% → 0% | 50+ items | Essential foods, education items | Complete GST exemption |
| 28% → 18% | 100+ items | Electronics, automobiles, cement | Moderate price reduction |
| 28% → 40% | 20+ items | Luxury goods, tobacco, gambling | Higher tax on sin/luxury items |
Estimated savings: 7-13% on medical expenses
Estimated savings: 5-13% on food items
Estimated savings: 13% on personal care
Estimated savings: 10% on small vehicles
Estimated savings: 7% on farm equipment
Price increase: 12% on luxury/sin goods
| GST Rate | Category | Key Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% (Nil) | Essential Items | Food basics, education, life-saving drugs | UHT milk, paneer, roti, pencils, erasers |
| 5% (Merit Rate) | Common Man Items | Personal care, food, healthcare, agriculture | Soap, medicines, chocolates, tractors |
| 18% (Standard Rate) | General Items | Electronics, vehicles, services | TVs, small cars, auto parts, most services |
| 40% (De-merit Rate) | Sin/Luxury Goods | Tobacco, luxury items, gambling | Cigarettes, luxury cars, casinos, soft drinks |
Most goods and services: September 22, 2025. Tobacco products will transition on a date to be notified later, based on compensation cess account obligations. For the latest updates, check the CBIC official website.
No, only invoices issued on or after September 22, 2025, need the revised GST rates. Existing invoices remain valid with old rates.
The return format remains the same, but applicable tax rates will auto-adjust in the GST portal. Ensure your accounting software is updated with new rates.
All individual health insurance policies including family floater policies, senior citizen policies, term life insurance, ULIP, and endowment policies are now completely GST-free.
Yes, luxury cars, high-capacity motorcycles (>350cc), tobacco products, sugary drinks, and gambling services now attract 40% GST instead of 28%.
Use our price calculator tool above. Enter the current price and select the product to see the new price with updated GST rates and your potential savings.
GSTAT will be operational by end of September 2025 for accepting appeals and will commence hearings by December 2025, providing better dispute resolution for taxpayers.
Yes, a comprehensive downloadable PDF with all GST rate changes will be available soon. You can also search and filter items using our tool above.
Data Accuracy: Our database contains 500+ items with rate changes, covering all major sectors and categories. Information is compiled from official government sources and updated regularly to ensure accuracy.
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The new GST structure is designed to benefit the common man while discouraging consumption of harmful products. An estimated 70% of items see rate reductions.