- India’s GST framework is undergoing major reforms with the introduction of GST 2.0, featuring rate cuts and structural simplifications. The GST Council has reduced the four-tier structure to two slabs: 18% for standard goods/services and 5% for essentials. A 40% rate applies to luxury and sin goods. Key changes include exemptions for life and health insurance, reduced rates for FMCG products, and NIL rates for critical medical supplies. Luxury apparel and certain sin goods will see increased rates. New rates take effect on September 22, 2025, with immediate phased implementation for some sin goods. Businesses must manage transitional supplies and apply correct rates based on specific transaction dates.
Source: lexplosion.in
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