New GST Rates 2025: Impact on Stock Market And Consumers

The government has made changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to make the process of taxation easier and promote economic growth. All of the recent changes and the newly proposed GST rates seem to have sparked commotion among both industries as well as customers. It is time to find out why there is a significant fuss over the most recent ‘GST news and how the new GST rate list impacts each one of us.  

 

GST News Today

In the GST news today, there have been reports that say the GST Council proposed initiatives for the most recent new GST slabs and gave relief on basic goods and services. This is in line with the government planning, which is aimed at “transforming the next gen GST reforms” for simplified compliance and increasing the rate of consumption of goods and services.  

 

Key Features of the New GST

1. New GST Slabs: More products and services have been categorised as essentials and therefore put in lower new GST slab categories, thus increasing affordability.  

2. GST on Cars: fewer types of cars now have increased GST rates, which means the prices of these vehicles have dipped.  

3. New GST Rate List: Everyone now has access to a new GST rate list, which is uncomplicated and easier to understand.  

• The Reforms Gone Would Impact the GST Framework   

• The recent changes in the GST aim to:  

• Strengthen the power of purchase by reducing rates on basic products.

• Provide relief to the automobile sector with reduced GST on cars. 

• Lessen the administrative strain that businesses face when it comes to tax compliance.

• It is anticipated that these next-generation GST reforms will improve India's business-friendly environment.

 

 

New GST Rate List 2025

Below is the new GST rate list after GST cuts.

(Image Source: jagranjosh)

 New GST Rates- Impact on Stock Market

In intraday trading today, the Sensex and Nifty 50 indices increased by over 1%. With the exception of IT and metals, every other sector saw positive trading. Nifty FMCG gained more than 1.5%, and Nifty Auto jumped 2%. 

Mahindra is one of the biggest names, trading with gains of over 7%

 

Industry and Consumer Outlook

The FMCG sector will benefit from the increased sales prospects arising from lower taxes and the slashing of rates on essential commodities. 

The automobile sector is likely to benefit from the rate cut, which augurs well for the overall sales of cars.

Under the new GST, the consumers are the major gainers from the reduced tax, which has led to lower prices in many goods and services.

 

GST And Dying Middle Class

 

Conclusion

The GST reforms and newly introduced GST rates have brought another revolution in the country, which was long-awaited. The country with the revised GST slabs and the newly proposed GST slab structure is finally bringing India closer to a simple and exceedingly affordable tax regime that supports growth.

 

Disclaimer

Not a buy or sell recommendation. No investment or trading advice is given. This blog is only for information purposes. Stock prices are dynamic and subject to real-time changes. Always discuss with an eligible financial advisor before investing.