What are the GST 2.0 rates effective September 2025?

GST 2.0 (effective September 22, 2025) simplified rates to: 5% (essential goods), 18% (most goods and services), and 40% (luxury goods). The old 12% and 28% slabs were abolished under GST 2.0.

How to calculate GST on a price in India?

To add GST: GST Amount = Original Price × GST Rate divided by 100. Total = Original + GST Amount. To remove GST from inclusive price: Original = Total Price divided by (1 + GST Rate divided by 100). Use our GST calculator above for instant results.

What is the difference between CGST SGST and IGST?

For intra-state (within same state) supply: GST splits equally into CGST (Central GST) and SGST (State GST). For inter-state (between states) supply: IGST (Integrated GST) is charged at full rate. Both go to respective governments.

Is GST applicable on residential rent in India?

No. Residential rent is exempt from GST. However, commercial property rent is taxable at 18% GST. Also, if a registered business rents residential property for commercial use, GST at 18% applies under reverse charge mechanism.

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GST 2.0 (w.e.f. Sep 22, 2025)
0% → Fresh food, milk, eggs, vegetables
5% → Medicines, insurance, packaged food, clothing
18% → Services, electronics, restaurants, telecom
40% → Luxury cars, tobacco, sin goods
3% → Gold & silver

What is GST?

GST (Goods and Services Tax) is a unified indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services in India. It replaced multiple taxes like VAT, Service Tax, Excise Duty, etc. GST was implemented on 1st July 2017. Major GST 2.0 reform effective September 22, 2025 — simplified to 3 main slabs: 5%, 18%, and 40%. The 12% and 28% slabs have been abolished.

GST Rates in India

GST Rate	Category	Examples (GST 2.0 — w.e.f. Sep 22, 2025)
0%	Exempt goods	Fresh vegetables, milk, eggs, bread, unbranded food
3%	Precious metals	Gold, silver, jewellery, diamond
5%	Essentials (expanded)	Medicines, health/life insurance, packaged food, clothing, soaps, hair oil, AC, TV, small cars
18%	Most goods & services	Restaurants, software, banking, telecom, cement, most electronics
40%	Luxury & sin goods (NEW)	Premium cars (>₹15L), tobacco, cigarettes, aerated drinks, luxury SUVs

How to calculate GST?

Adding GST: GST Amount = (Original Price × GST Rate) ÷ 100. Total Price = Original Price + GST Amount.

Removing GST: Original Price = Total Price ÷ (1 + GST Rate/100). GST Amount = Total Price − Original Price.

CGST vs SGST vs IGST

For intra-state transactions, GST is split equally between CGST (Central) and SGST (State). For inter-state transactions, only IGST (Integrated) is charged at the full rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the new GST rates in 2026?▼

GST 2.0 rates effective September 2025: 5% (essential goods — food, medicines, basic services), 18% (standard goods and services — electronics, restaurants, most items), 40% (luxury goods — premium cars, tobacco, aerated drinks). Old 12% and 28% slabs abolished.

How to calculate GST?▼

To add GST: Final price = Original price × (1 + GST rate/100). Example: ₹10,000 + 18% GST = ₹10,000 × 1.18 = ₹11,800. To remove GST: Base price = Final price ÷ (1 + GST rate/100). Example: ₹11,800 ÷ 1.18 = ₹10,000 base.

What is CGST and SGST?▼

For intrastate sales (within same state): GST splits into CGST (Central GST) + SGST (State GST), each at half the total rate. Example: 18% GST = 9% CGST + 9% SGST. For interstate sales: full rate as IGST (Integrated GST). Our calculator shows both splits automatically.