From September 22, 2025, your everyday grocery bill is set to shrink thanks to GST reforms. With many essentials now attracting just 5% GST or becoming completely tax-free, households across india will notice significant savings. Here’s a detailed look at the items that will get cheaper and how much you could save.
1. Flour & Paneer: Staples Turn More Affordable
- Packaged Flour: GST reduced from 5% to 0% → Slightly cheaper.
- Paneer: GST reduced from 5% to 0% → Completely tax-free.
For families buying these staples every week, this could mean noticeable savings over a month.
2. Snacks & Instant Foods: Enjoy Treats for Less
- Bhujia, Namkeen & Instant Noodles: GST cut from 12% to 5% → Cheaper than before.
- Packaged Juices & Jams: GST reduced from 12–18% to 5% → More affordable refreshment options.
These small treats, often bought frequently, will now hit your wallet less hard.
3. Dairy Products: Butter, Ghee, Cheese, and Whitener
- Dairy Whitener: GST reduced from 12% to 5% → Cheaper milk alternatives.
- Butter, Ghee, Cheese: Now at 5% GST → Savings on daily cooking essentials.
Families relying on dairy products will see consistent monthly relief.
4. Breakfast Cereals & Ice Cream: Start & End Your Day on a Sweet Note
- Cornflakes & other cereals: GST dropped from 12% to 5% → Affordable mornings.
- Ice Cream & Sweets: GST slashed from 18% to 5% → Treats without the guilt on your budget.
Ice cream lovers can indulge without worrying too much about extra taxes.
5. dry fruits & Almonds: Nutty Savings
- Almonds & Other Dry Fruits: GST reduced from 12% to 5% → Cheaper healthy snacks.
Perfect for festive seasons or daily consumption, this is a welcome relief for health-conscious families.
6. Stationery & Learning Essentials: Drawing Books Become Tax-Free
- Drawing Books: GST dropped from 12% to 0% → Affordable for students and children.
Parents stocking up for school or hobby activities will spend less.
7. Estimated Monthly Savings
- Old total grocery bill: Rs2,854
- New total after GST reduction: Rs2,500–Rs2,650
- Estimated savings: Rs200–Rs350
This means your next grocery trip will cost you significantly less while stocking up on essentials.
8. Key Takeaways
- Staples like flour and paneer are now tax-free.
- Snacks, juices, and ice cream see major reductions in GST.
- Overall monthly grocery bills could drop by Rs200–Rs350.
- Everyday items are more accessible for middle-class households.
With these GST reforms, your kitchen budget just got a lot friendlier. Make sure to plan your September shopping to maximize savings on essentials!
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