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GST Council cuts tax on ACs, dishwashers, TVs, monitors, projectors, set-top boxes from 28% to 18%, making gadgets cheaper from Sept 22.
Earlier taxed at 28%, ACs will now attract only 18% GST.
Big-ticket household gadgets are set for a price correction after the GST Council slashed tax rates on appliances and consumer electronics at its 56th meeting. Air-conditioners, dishwashers and television sets- including LCD and LED models, monitors, projectors and set-top boxes- will now attract 18% GST instead of 28%, making them significantly more affordable.
The cuts come as part of the GST Council’s landmark decision to simplify the indirect tax structure by scrapping the 12% and 28% slabs, retaining only 5% and 18%. Effective September 22, 2025, the move is aimed at easing pressure on household budgets while boosting demand in the consumer durables sector.
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The reduction will provide a dual benefit: immediate relief for the middle class and a lift to consumer sentiment. For manufacturers and retailers, lower GST could translate into stronger sales volumes, particularly in the run-up to the festive season.
What Gets Cheaper?
Air-conditioners: Earlier taxed at 28%, ACs will now draw only 18% GST- a 10-point cut expected to make both split and window models noticeably cheaper.
Dishwashers: Long seen as a luxury, dishwashers also move down from the 28% slab to 18%. The shift is expected to accelerate adoption in urban middle-class homes, where demand has grown post-pandemic.
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Television sets: The entire category- including LCD and LED TVs, monitors, projectors, set-top boxes and reception apparatus- has been shifted from 28% to 18%. Prices are likely to soften across the spectrum, from entry-level models to premium large screens, which dominate festive sales.
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