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Central Government Announces GST 2.0: Major Price Cuts on Essential Goods for Dasara 2025..!

By Vinutha U
Central Government Announces GST 2.0: Major Price Cuts on Essential Goods for Dasara 2025..!

The tax rate, previously at 18%, has been lowered to 5% for many products, with some essential items now attracting 0% GST. This will significantly ease the financial burden on middle-class families. Special concessions will also be available for students, farmers, and the healthcare sector, benefiting people across all sections.

Bengaluru (Sep 21, 2025): Amid the festive joy of Dasara, the Central Government is gearing up to offer a major gift to the people of India. With rising prices of essential goods causing distress, significant relief is on the way. Starting tomorrow, under the GST 2.0 framework, tax rates on various items have been revised, leading to a substantial reduction in the prices of daily-use products. Benefits of GST Rate RevisionUnder the new rules, GST rates on items ranging from shampoo and toothpaste to electronics and automobiles will be reduced.

The tax rate, previously at 18%, has been lowered to 5% for many products, with some essential items now attracting 0% GST. This will significantly ease the financial burden on middle-class families. Special concessions will also be available for students, farmers, and the healthcare sector, benefiting people across all sections.

Revised Prices of Daily-Use Items (Old Price, New Price, Savings)

  • Toothpaste (150 g): ₹145 → ₹129 (Savings: ₹24)

  • Shampoo (340 ml): ₹490 → ₹435 (Savings: ₹55)

  • Lifebuoy Soap (75 g): ₹68 → ₹60 (Savings: ₹8)

  • Lux Soap (75 g): ₹96 → ₹85 (Savings: ₹11)

  • Lakmé Compact: ₹675 → ₹599 (Savings: ₹76)

  • Horlicks (200 g): ₹130 → ₹110 (Savings: ₹20)

  • Boost (200 g): ₹124 → ₹110 (Savings: ₹14)

  • Bru Coffee (75 g): ₹300 → ₹270 (Savings: ₹30)

  • Nescafé (45 g): ₹265 → ₹235 (Savings: ₹30)

  • Nescafé Gold (100 g): ₹850 → ₹755 (Savings: ₹95) JYESHTA Women's American Crepe Wrao Floral Printed Skirt with Ruffle Hem and Elastic Waistband Closure | Skirts for Woman

Price Reduction for Dairy ProductsKMF Products:

Amul Products:

  • Butter (500 g): ₹305 → ₹285 (Savings: ₹20)

  • Taza Toned Milk (1 L): ₹77 → ₹75 (Savings: ₹2)

  • Paneer (200 g): ₹99 → ₹95 (Savings: ₹5)

  • Vanilla Ice Cream (1 L): ₹195 → ₹135 (Savings: ₹60)

These changes are set to boost Dasara shopping, bringing double joy to consumers.