GST rate rationalization gives measurable boost to consumption: Finance ministry report

28 Nov 2025 Evaluate

The finance ministry in its latest report has said that the GST rate rationalisation gave a measurable boost to consumption, and the Indian economy is on a stable footing to navigate risks and maintain growth momentum through the current fiscal. It stated said that with inflationary pressures easing and recent tax reforms boosting household disposable incomes, the near-term consumption outlook appears increasingly positive. 

It mentioned retail inflation has reached an all-time low in the current series, dropping to 0.25 per cent in October 2025, down from 1.44 per cent in September 2025. The decline can largely be attributed to the complete impact of reduced GST rates, a favourable base effect, and significant falls in food inflation. It said ‘The rationalisation of GST rates has provided a measurable boost to consumption, as reflected in the strengthening of high-frequency indicators, including higher e-way bill generation, record festive-season automobile sales, robust UPI transaction values, and a notable rise in tractor sales.’ 

It said that these developments point to broad-based improvements in demand conditions across both urban and rural segments. The full impact of GST rationalisation on spending behaviour would become more evident over the next two quarters.  Effective September 22, the GST rates on about 375 items were slashed, making mass consumption items cheaper. Also, GST rates of 5, 12, 18, and 28 per cent have been clubbed into two rates of 5 per cent and 18 per cent, resulting in a reduced price of 99 per cent of daily use items.


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