{"id":1198,"date":"2025-09-05T12:39:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T12:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/katandcompany.in\/?p=1198"},"modified":"2025-09-05T12:39:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T12:39:41","slug":"gst-advisory-services-changes-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/katandcompany.in\/index.php\/2025\/09\/05\/gst-advisory-services-changes-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Big GST Shake-Up from 22 Sept 2025: Will Your Business Pay Less?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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From 22 September 2025<\/strong>, India\u2019s GST Council<\/strong> will roll out one of the most significant tax revisions in recent years<\/mark><\/strong>. Several goods that previously attracted the highest 28% GST slab<\/mark> will now fall under the <\/mark>12% bracket,<\/mark> <\/mark>giving much-needed relief to industries and consumers alike. For SMEs, staying updated with these changes through the right GST advisory services<\/strong> is crucial to remain compliant and competitive in the evolving market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Before vs After Table: Key GST Rate Shifts<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/th>Before (Up to 21 Sept)<\/strong><\/th>From 22 Sept 2025<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Ultra-High Temp Milk, Paneer<\/td>5%<\/td>0% \u2014 VAT-free essentials (Indiatimes<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr>
Life-Saving Medicines & Health Premiums<\/td>5%\u201312%<\/td>0% \u2014 completely exempt (Indiatimes<\/a>, Reuters<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr>
Instant Noodles, Chocolates, Butter, etc.<\/td>12%\u201318%<\/td>5% \u2014 everyday snacks (Indiatimes<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr>
ACs, TVs, Dishwashers, Refrigerators<\/td>28%<\/td>18% \u2014 household electronics (Indiatimes<\/a>, Reuters<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr>
Small Cars (<1200cc), Bikes (<350cc)<\/td>28%<\/td>18% \u2014 more affordable autos (Indiatimes<\/a>, Reuters<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr>
Economy Airfare & Budget Hotels<\/td>12%<\/td>5% \u2014 travel eased (Navbharat Times<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr>
Business Class Airfare<\/td>18%<\/td>12% \u2014 business travel eased (Navbharat Times<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr>
Luxury\/Sin Goods (e.g., Yachts, Tobacco)<\/td>28% + Cess (~40%)<\/td>40% Demerit-style rate (Indiatimes<\/a>, Financial Times<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Why SMEs Should Care<\/mark> About These Reforms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Better Pricing Power<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lower GST rates on essentials and appliances\u2014like milk, paneer, home appliances, and travel\u2014are set to drive down consumer prices, raising demand. Even premium smartphones are expected to become more affordable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Streamlined Tax Structure<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the previous 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28% slabs being rationalized into two main rates (5% & 18%), plus a new 40% category, SMEs benefit from reduced compliance complexity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fiscal Stimulus<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The reforms are aimed to energize consumer spending ahead of Navaratri and Diwali, with expectations that easier taxation will support inflation control and economic revival.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How SMEs Can Prepare<\/mark> \u2014 Smart Moves for Strategic Advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n