Next Gen GST Reforms big decisions in 56th Council meeting rate list what gets cheaper full official list

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Daily essentials

Item Previous GST Rate New GST Rate

Hair Oil, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toilet Soap Bar, Tooth Brushes, Shaving Cream	18%	5%
Butter, Ghee, Cheese & Dairy Spreads	12%	5%
Pre-packaged Namkeens, Bhujia & Mixtures	12%	5%
Utensils	12%	5%
Feeding Bottles, Napkins for Babies & Clinical Diapers	12%	5%
Sewing Machines & Parts	12%	5%

Uplifting Farmers & Agriculture

Item Previous GST Rate New GST Rate

Tractor Tyres & Parts	18%	5%
Tractors	12%	5%
Specified Bio-Pesticides, Micro-Nutrients	12%	5%
Drip Irrigation System & Sprinklers	12%	5%
Agricultural, Horticultural or Forestry Machines for Soil Preparation, Cultivation, Harvesting & Threshing	12%	5%

Relief in Healthcare Sector

Item Previous GST Rate New GST Rate

Individual Health & Life Insurance	18%	Nil
Thermometer	18%	5%
Medical Grade Oxygen	12%	5%
All Diagnostic Kits & Reagents	12%	5%
Glucometer & Test Strips	12%	5%
Corrective Spectacles	12%	5%

Affordable Education

Item Previous GST Rate New GST Rate

Maps, Charts & Globes	12%	Nil
Pencils, Sharpeners, Crayons & Pastels	12%	Nil
Exercise Books & Notebooks	12%	Nil
Eraser	5%	Nil

Automobiles Made Affordable

Item Previous GST Rate New GST Rate

Petrol & Petrol Hybrid, LPG, CNG Cars (Not exceeding 1200cc & 4000mm)	28%	18%
Diesel & Diesel Hybrid Cars (Not exceeding 1500cc & 4000mm)	28%	18%
3 Wheeled Vehicles	28%	18%
Motor Cycles (350cc & below)	28%	18%
Motor Vehicles for Transport of Goods	28%	18%

Save on Electronic Appliances

Item Previous GST Rate New GST Rate

Air Conditioners	28%	18%
Television (above 32", including LED & LCD TVs)	28%	18%
Monitors & Projectors	28%	18%
Dish Washing Machines	28%	18%

Process Reforms (Summary)

Automatic registration within 3 working days for applicants identified by system data analysis
Add Zee Business as a Preferred Source
Provisional Refunds via proper officer and system-based risk evaluation
Zero Rated Supplies, Inverted Duty Structure supplies considered for refund approval

This announcement highlights significant GST rate reductions across daily essentials, agriculture, healthcare, education, automobiles, and electronics, along with process simplification reforms.

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