The GST Council has introduced a major update effective 22nd September 2025:

“Change is the only constant – and GST proves it once again!”

🚨 Goods/Services now covered under 40% GST Slab 🚨

1️⃣ Non-alcoholic beverages

2️⃣ Pan Masala

3️⃣ Aerated waters / flavoured sugary drinks

4️⃣ Caffeinated Beverages

5️⃣ Carbonated Beverages with Fruit Drink/Juice

6️⃣ Tobacco (Cigars, Cigarettes, etc.)

7️⃣ Motor Vehicles >1200cc (Petrol) & >4000mm length

8️⃣ Motor Vehicles >1500cc (Diesel/Semi-diesel) & >4000mm length

9️⃣ Motorcycles >350cc

🔟 Aircrafts for personal use

1️⃣1️⃣ Yachts & pleasure vessels

1️⃣2️⃣ Revolvers & pistols

1️⃣3️⃣ Smoking pipes, cigar/cigarette holders

1️⃣4️⃣ Admission to casinos, race clubs, IPL & similar sporting events

1️⃣5️⃣ Leasing/rental of goods (earlier 28%)

1️⃣6️⃣ Services by race clubs (licensing of bookmakers)

1️⃣7️⃣ Specified Actionable Claims (betting, casinos, gambling, horse racing, lottery, online money gaming)

👉 Key Highlights:

✅ Slabs rationalised – Only 5%, 18%, 40% remain.

✅ Big Relief – Intermediary concept removed! Major disputes to end.

✅ Motorcycles >350cc now costlier (GST raised from 28% ➝ 40%).

📌 Attention Business Owners:

If your goods/services earlier attracted 12% or 28%, kindly recheck with your GST professional to avoid compliance issues.

📅 Effective from: 22-09-2025

“Stay Updated, Stay Compliant – because ignorance of law is costlier than tax itself!”

⚖️ Disclaimer:

This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Please consult your GST professional for applicability to your business.

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