GST update: TVs, mobile phones, and household items get cheaper

By Timsy Jaipuria

CNBC-TV18.com

Published July  01, 2024

Reduced TV Rate

TVs up to 32 inches: Pre-GST rate was 31.3%, now it's 18%.

Cheaper Refrigerators

Refrigerators: Pre-GST rate was 31.3%, now it's 18%.

Affordable Washing Machines

Washing machines: Pre-GST rate was 31.3%, now it's 18%.

Mixer Discount

Mixers: Pre-GST rate was 31.3%, now it's 18%.

Lower Geyser Cost

Geysers: Pre-GST rate was 31.3%, now it's 18%.

Reduced Fan Rate

Fans: Pre-GST rate was 31.3%, now it's 18%.

LPG Stove Savings

LPG stoves: Pre-GST rate was 21%, now it's 18%.

Cheaper Mobile Phones

Mobile phones: Pre-GST rate was 31.3%, now it's 18%.

Reduced Oil Price

Vegetable oil: Pre-GST rate was 6%, now it's 5%.

Spices Discount

Spices: Pre-GST rate was 6%, now it's 5%.

Cheaper Wrist Watches

Wrist watches: Pre-GST rate was 28%, now it's 18%.

Lower Toiletry Cost

Toothpaste, soap, and hair oil: Pre-GST rate was 28%, now it's 18%.

Reduced Furniture Rate

Furniture: Pre-GST rate ranged between 25-31%, now it's 18%.

Cosmetic Savings

Cosmetics and perfume: Pre-GST rate was 28%, now it's 18%.

School Bag Discount

School bags: Pre-GST rate was 22%, now it's 18%.

Cheaper Chocolates

Chocolates: Pre-GST rate was 28%, now it's 18%.

Lower LED Price

LEDs: Pre-GST rate was 15%, now it's 12%.

Discounted Drinking Water

20-litre water bottles: Pre-GST rate was 18%, now it's 12%.

Free Brooms and Brushes

Brooms and brushes: Pre-GST rate was 5%, now it's Nil.

Fertiliser Savings

Fertilisers: Pre-GST rate was 12%, now it's 5%.

Free Sanitary Napkins

Sanitary napkins: Pre-GST rate was 12%, now it's Nil.

Reduced Luggage Rate

Trunks, suitcases, and handbags: Pre-GST rate was 28%, now it's 18%.

Cheaper Paints and Varnish

Paints and varnish: Pre-GST rate was 28%, now it's 18%.

Free Rice

Rice: Pre-GST rate was 2.75%, now it's 0%.

Free Flour

Flour: Pre-GST rate was 2.75%, now it's 0%.

Spectacle Frame Discount

Spectacle frames: Pre-GST rate was 18%, now it's 12%.