What are the main benefits of India’s GST 2.0 reforms for consumers
By Aaditya | 21 September 2025
These reforms, flagged as "GST 2.0," overhaul the existing tax framework by reducing the number of GST slabs from four to two: 5% and 18%. Nearly 99% of items previously taxed at 12% have been moved to the lower 5% slab, and about 90% of items in the 28% slab now attract an 18% tax rate. Luxury and sin goods—including tobacco products, pan masala, sugary aerated drinks, luxury vehicles, yachts, and helicopters—are assigned a new 40% tax slab.
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