From september 22, 2025, india enters a new tax era with GST 2.0, promising lower rates on essentials and a simpler tax structure. But how will you know exactly how much you’re saving on groceries, milk, or household goods?

To answer this, the government has unveiled a wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital tool—SavingsWithGST, available via MyGov India. With just a few clicks, you can calculate your savings in real time.

Here’s everything you need to know.


🖥️ 1. What Is the SavingsWithGST Portal?

The SavingsWithGST portal is a government initiative designed to make the benefits of GST 2.0 crystal clear.

  • Hosted on MyGov India, the platform compares Base Price, VAT-era Price, and GST 2.0 Price of the same product.
  • Users can add items to a virtual cart and instantly see how much they save.
  • The government has called it a “Next-Generation GST experience.”


🛒 2. How to Check Your Savings

Using the portal is simple and user-friendly:

Visit the official SavingsWithGST website.

Add items like groceries, packaged foods, or essentials to your cart.

View three price comparisons:

Base Price (without tax)

VAT-era Price (old system)

Next-Gen GST Price (new system)

✅ The difference shows your exact savings.


🥛 3. Example: Milk Before & After GST 2.0

Let’s say you add 1 liter of milk to your cart:

  • Base Price: Rs 60
  • Price under VAT: Rs 63.6
  • Price under GST 2.0: Rs 60

👉 Result: Direct savings of Rs 3.6 per liter compared to the VAT-era price.

Multiply that by monthly household consumption, and the benefits add up quickly.


📊 4. GST 2.0: Simplified Tax Slabs

One of the highlights of GST 2.0 is its streamlined structure:

  • Old GST: 5%, 12%, 18%, 28% slabs
  • New GST 2.0: Only two slabs—5% and 18%
  • A 40% slab applies only to luxury & sin goods (alcohol, cigarettes, high-end cars).

This ensures that essential goods and packaged food items fall under the lower tax bracket, directly reducing household expenses.


🇮🇳 5. Why This Reform Matters

The launch of GST 2.0 and its portal follows PM Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech, where he promised tax reforms to ease inflation pressures.

Key benefits include:

  • Transparency: Citizens can track real savings.
  • Relief from inflation: Essentials become cheaper.
  • Financial empowerment: Families can better plan monthly budgets.


🏁 Final Takeaway

The SavingsWithGST portal isn’t just a calculator—it’s a financial awareness tool. By making tax savings visible in everyday purchases, the government ensures that GST 2.0’s benefits reach households directly.

From milk and groceries to packaged foods, indian families will feel the relief in their wallets starting september 22.

👉 Next time you shop, check the portal—your savings are now just a click away.

 

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