Wed Sep 03 05:30:00 UTC 2025: ## GST Council Meeting Expected to Bring Tax Relief on Essential Goods

**New Delhi, September 3rd** – All eyes are on the GST Council meeting taking place today and tomorrow in New Delhi, with expectations high for significant decisions regarding GST slabs and potential tax cuts. The meeting, scheduled to begin at 11 AM, is rumored to consider lowering or eliminating GST on a range of everyday items.

According to media reports, the Council may consider imposing zero tax on as many as 47 items. The focus is reportedly on essential goods used daily by the common citizen.

Sources suggest that food items like paneer, pizza bread, khakhra, chapati, and roti could see their tax rate reduced to zero or a nominal 5%. Similarly, stationery, medical equipment, and medicines are also being considered for a reduced or zero tax rate.

While relief might be on the way for essential goods, items considered harmful could face higher GST rates. Current expectations are that the rates on petroleum, gold, and diamonds are expected to remain unchanged. Official confirmation from the government is still pending.

Reports also hint at a potential restructuring of GST tax slabs:

* Products currently in the 12% tax bracket, reportedly 99% of them, may be moved to the 5% category.
* Items currently taxed at 28% could potentially be shifted to the 18% slab, resulting in a significant 10% tax reduction.

The implications of these potential changes are far-reaching, with speculation that the prices of appliances like TVs, ACs, and refrigerators could decrease. Furthermore, shoes and slippers priced up to ₹2500 could become more affordable.

The GST Council meeting will be closely watched by businesses and consumers alike, as its decisions are likely to have a substantial impact on the prices of goods and services across the country. The official outcome of the meeting and the final decisions made are eagerly awaited.

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