{"id":33446,"date":"2026-08-31T21:38:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T16:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/?p=33446"},"modified":"2026-08-31T21:42:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T16:12:38","slug":"new-gst-rates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/new-gst-rates\/","title":{"rendered":"New GST Rates 2026: Updated GST Slabs List in India (0%, 5%, 18%, 40%)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #005c31;color:#005c31\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #005c31;color:#005c31\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/new-gst-rates\/#What_are_the_Old_New_GST_rates_in_India\" >What are the Old + New GST rates in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/new-gst-rates\/#List_of_Items_Taxed_at_40_GST_Rate\" >List of Items Taxed at 40% GST Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/new-gst-rates\/#List_of_GST_Exemptions_as_per_Industries\" >List of GST Exemptions as per Industries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/new-gst-rates\/#Impact_of_New_GST_Rates_on_Businesses_Consumers\" >Impact of New GST Rates on Businesses &amp; Consumers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/new-gst-rates\/#FAQs_on_New_GST_Rate\" >FAQs on New GST Rate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is one of the most significant financial segments for every sector in society. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/what-is-gst-goods-and-service-tax\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Goods and Services Tax<\/mark><\/a> affects not only large-scale businesses and small-scale businesses but also every consumer in the market. Before 2017, businesses and consumers used to pay multiple indirect taxes on every transaction, such as value-added tax (VAT), service tax, excise tax, entertainment tax, sales tax, and luxury tax. But post-2017, the GST bill was passed in both houses of the parliament, leading to a single indirect tax, thereby replacing all other individual indirect taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not only advantageous but also necessary for firms, particularly those in the fintech industry, to have a thorough understanding of GST rates. This article functions as a comprehensive road map that clarifies the subtleties of GST rates in India, breaks them down into their categories, and keeps you informed about the most recent decisions made by the GST council. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of September 22nd, 2025, the GST council has made an effort to simplify the tax slabs for better tax collections. Currently, there are only 5%, 18%, and 40% tax slabs, which aim to fuel the country&#8217;s economic growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our goal is to provide clarity and insight as we navigate the intricacies of this tax system, ensuring companies stay informed and compliant. Let&#8217;s set off on this analytical exploration of new GST rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background:#f5f3ff;border:1px solid #e4defc;border-radius:12px;padding:24px 28px;margin:32px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\">\n  <h3 style=\"margin:0 0 18px;color:#18181b;font-size:22px;line-height:1.3;\">\n    Quick Facts on Latest GST Rates 2026\n  <\/h3>\n\n  <ol style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;color:#3f3f46;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;\">\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:14px;\">\n      <strong>Simplified GST structure:<\/strong> Following the 2025 GST reforms, the main GST\n      structure now centres on <strong>5% and 18% rates<\/strong>, along with a special\n      <strong>40% rate<\/strong> for specified luxury and de-merit goods. The reforms aim to\n      simplify the tax structure and reduce classification and compliance complexity.\n    <\/li>\n\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:14px;\">\n      <strong>GST 2.0 reforms:<\/strong> The 2025 GST changes, often referred to as\n      <strong>GST 2.0<\/strong>, introduced a simpler rate structure and rationalised GST rates\n      across a wide range of goods and services. Most revised rates became effective from\n      <strong>September 22, 2025<\/strong>.\n    <\/li>\n\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:14px;\">\n      <strong>Lower rates on several everyday products:<\/strong> The reforms reduced GST on\n      a range of commonly used products, including several personal-care, food, healthcare\n      and consumer goods. Certain items such as <strong>toothpaste, soaps and some packaged\n      food products<\/strong> moved to lower GST rates.\n    <\/li>\n\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:14px;\">\n      <strong>40% GST on specified luxury and de-merit goods:<\/strong> A special\n      <strong>40% GST rate<\/strong> applies to specified products such as\n      <strong>pan masala, certain tobacco products, aerated beverages and luxury goods<\/strong>.\n      Cigarettes and certain specified tobacco products were excluded from the initial\n      September 2025 rate implementation and remained subject to their existing GST and\n      compensation cess until further notification.\n    <\/li>\n\n    <li>\n      <strong>Nil-rated and exempt supplies:<\/strong> Several essential goods and services\n      attract <strong>Nil GST or are exempt<\/strong>, depending on their specific\n      classification and conditions. Businesses should check the applicable GST\n      classification rather than assuming an entire category is GST-free.\n    <\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Old_New_GST_rates_in_India\"><\/span><strong>What are the Old + New GST rates in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a unified indirect tax that was implemented as a comprehensive, multi-stage, destination-based tax to combine several state and federal levies into a single, cohesive system. This section explores the particular rates established by this system and looks at how they affect consumers and businesses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reduction in GST Rates 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Old GST<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>New GST<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hair Oil, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Soap bar (Daily essential goods)<\/td><td>18%<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Milk, Butter, Ghee &amp; Cheese, and other dairy products<\/td><td>12%<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Utensils<\/td><td>12%<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Namkeens, Mixtures, and Bhujia (Packed food items)<\/td><td>12%<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sanitary Napkins, Babies napkins, feeding bottles, and other medical diapers&nbsp;<\/td><td>12%<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Printed Materials<\/td><td>12%<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thermometer<\/td><td>18%<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medical-Grade Oxygen, Diagnostic Kits &amp; Reagents, Glucometer &amp; Test Strips, and Corrective Spectacles<\/td><td>12%<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Automobiles<\/td><td>28%<\/td><td>18%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maps, Charts &amp; Globes, Pencils, Sharpeners, Crayons &amp; Pastels, Exercise Books &amp; Notebooks<\/td><td>12%<\/td><td>Nil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Electronic Appliances (Air Conditioners, Television (above 32&#8243;) (inc. LED &amp; LCD TVs), Monitors &amp; Projectors, Dishwashers)<\/td><td>28%<\/td><td>18%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hike in GST Rates 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Old GST<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>New GST<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sin goods<\/strong><\/td><td>Aerated drinks<\/td><td>28%<\/td><td>40%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Carbonated Beverages<\/td><td>28%&nbsp;<\/td><td>40%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Caffeinated beverages<\/td><td>28%&nbsp;<\/td><td>40%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Tobacco\/pan masala<\/td><td>28%&nbsp;<\/td><td>40%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Personal-use aircraft<\/td><td>28%<\/td><td>40%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Smoking pipes and cigarette\/cigar holders&nbsp;<\/td><td>28%<\/td><td>40%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Textiles<\/td><td>Apparel\/Made\u2011ups and quilted\/cotton quilts and quilted products more than Rs. 2,500 per piece&nbsp;<\/td><td>12%<\/td><td>18%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper Industry<\/td><td>Dissolving\u2011grade chemical wood pulp, paperboards, other than exercise\u2011book paper<\/td><td>12%<\/td><td>18%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mining<\/td><td>Coal, lignite, peat<\/td><td>5%<\/td><td>18%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Items_Taxed_at_40_GST_Rate\"><\/span><strong>List of Items Taxed at 40% GST Rate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sugar-High Food &amp; fizzy or carbonated Beverages<\/strong><\/td><td>Aerated waters that have been sweetened or sugared; flavoured non-alcoholic beverages; other unidentified non-alcoholic beverages; caffeinated beverages; carbonated fruit drinks; and fruit juice beverages.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Betting, Casinos &amp; Gaming<\/strong><\/td><td>Activities including betting, casinos, gambling, horse racing, lotteries, and online gaming (actionable claims).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>High-Performance Vehicles<\/strong><\/td><td>Motorcycles with engine capacity over 350cc; hybrid spark-ignition vehicles with engines over 1200cc or lengths over 4000mm; hybrid diesel vehicles with engines over 1500cc or lengths over 4000mm; yachts; pleasure vessels.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Firearms \u2013 Handguns<\/strong><\/td><td>Revolvers, rifles and pistols.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_GST_Exemptions_as_per_Industries\"><\/span><strong>List of GST Exemptions as per Industries<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following is the list of industries that are exempt from GST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Industry<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Agriculture<\/strong><\/td><td>If any cultivation, harvesting, warehouse operations, or renting or leasing of agricultural machinery is done, all these services are exempt from GST.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Government services<\/strong><\/td><td>Transportation of passengers or goods, services offered by foreign diplomats in India, and postal services.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Educational services<\/strong><\/td><td>Transportation of faculty or students, mid-day meal scheme, examination services, services offered by IIMs, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Medical services<\/strong><\/td><td>Services offered by ambulances, charities, veterinary doctors, medical professionals, etc., do not include hair transplants or cosmetic or plastic surgery.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Additional services<\/strong><\/td><td>Services offered by GSTN to the central or state government or to union territories, and admission fees payable to theatres, circuses, sports events, etc., that charge a fee up to INR 250.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_New_GST_Rates_on_Businesses_Consumers\"><\/span>Impact of New GST Rates on Businesses &amp; Consumers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Consumers:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lower prices on daily essentials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slight increase in luxury product costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Businesses:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simplified tax structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easier compliance and classification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better pricing strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_New_GST_Rate\"><\/span>FAQs on New GST Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the new GST rates in India for 2026?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new GST rates in India include 0%, 5%, 18%, and 40% slabs. Essential goods fall under 0% or 5%, while luxury and sin goods attract 40% GST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the 12% and 28% GST slab removed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Under the GST 2.0 reforms introduced in September 2025, the 12% and 28% GST slabs have largely been removed to simplify India&#8217;s tax structure. Most products previously taxed at 12% were shifted to either 5% or 18%, while many items in the 28% slab were moved to 18%. A new 40% GST rate now applies to select luxury and sin goods such as tobacco products, pan masala, and certain high-end luxury items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many GST slabs are there in India?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India currently has four primary GST slabs: 0%, 5%, 18%, and 40%. This streamlined structure replaced the earlier multi-tier system of 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28% to improve compliance and reduce classification complexities for businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the highest GST rate in India?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The highest GST rate in India is 40%, which is applicable to specific luxury and sin goods such as tobacco products, pan masala, certain carbonated beverages, and select luxury vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Has GST on electronics changed in 2026?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, many electronic items have been reduced from 28% to 18%, making them more affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How are GST rates decided in India?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GST Council of India is the constitutional body that determines the tax rates, exemptions and threshold limits. These decisions are made jointly by the union finance minister and the state minister, thereby ensuring a balance of power.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who must pay the GST rate?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Businesses having a registered GST number that offer items to clients with a turnover of more than \u20b920 lakh or \u20b940 lakh are required to pay GST. The final burden rests with the consumer, e-commerce operators, entities subject to reverse charge, and non-resident taxable persons, who bear the majority of the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How can I verify a business\u2019s GST details?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cashfree Payments provides an efficient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/gst-verification\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">GST number verification tool<\/mark><\/a> for this purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In case you missed it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/what-is-gst-goods-and-service-tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is GST, Full Form, Meaning &amp; Key Features<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/what-is-cgst-central-goods-and-services-tax\/\">What is CGST?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/gst-login-password-portal-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Access GST Portal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/gst-registration-online-process-documents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Apply for GST Number, Process &amp; Documents<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/gst-rules-regulations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GST Rules &amp; Regulations in India 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/eway-bill-online-generation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Generate E-Way Bill Online<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/msme-registration-india-process-certificate-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSME Registration in India<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/gstr-1-due-date-filing-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is GSTR-1?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/gst-state-code-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GST State Code List \u2013 All States &amp; UT Codes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is one of the most significant financial segments for every sector in society. 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