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The GST Council cut GST on milk and dairy products, effective September 22, 2025. Mother Dairy and Amul have reduced prices on UHT Milk, Paneer, Ghee, Butter, Cheese, and more.
New GST 2.0 rates become effective today, September 22.
GST Cut On Milk, Butter, Paneer: The government has reduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on milk and dairy products. This decision was made during the 56th GST Council meeting held on September 3, 2025. In alignment with the lower GST, packaged milk brands, including Amul and Mother Dairy, have announced to pass on the benefits to customers by reducing prices on most of the products.
The government’s decision to remove GST on packaged milk is primarily to ensure that families across the country can access quality milk at lower prices. By cutting tax on an essential commodity, the benefit is expected to be passed on quickly to end customers.
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Key GST Rate Changes on Dairy Products
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UHT (Ultra High Temperature) Milk: GST reduced from 5% to 0% (tax-free).
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Paneer: GST reduced from 12% to 0% (tax-free).
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Butter, Ghee, Cheese, and Other Dairy Fats: GST reduced from 12% to 5%.
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Milk Cans (Iron, Steel, Aluminium): GST reduced from 12% to 5%.
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Plant-Based Milk Beverages (excluding Soya Milk): GST reduced from 18% to 5%.
Mother Dairy GST Price Cut – New Rates From Today
Mother Dairy has announced that it is passing on the benefits of the recent GST rate cut to consumers by reducing prices of select value-added dairy products and processed food items under its Safal brand.
| Product Category | Product | Old GST | New GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Dairy – Value-Added Dairy Products | UHT Milk (Tetra Pack) | 5% | 0% |
| Mother Dairy – Value-Added Dairy Products | Paneer | 5% | 0% |
| Mother Dairy – Value-Added Dairy Products | Ghee | 12% | 5% |
| Mother Dairy – Value-Added Dairy Products | Butter | 12% | 5% |
| Mother Dairy – Value-Added Dairy Products | Cheese | 12% | 5% |
| Mother Dairy – Value-Added Dairy Products | Milkshakes | 12% | 5% |
| Mother Dairy – Value-Added Dairy Products | Ice Creams | 18% | 5% |
| Safal – Value-Added Horticulture Products | Frozen Snacks | 12% | 5% |
| Safal – Value-Added Horticulture Products | Jam | 12% | 5% |
| Safal – Value-Added Horticulture Products | Pickles | 12% | 5% |
| Safal – Value-Added Horticulture Products | Packaged Coconut Water | 12% | 5% |
| Safal – Value-Added Horticulture Products | Tomato Puree | 12% | 5% |
Amul GST Price Cut – New Rates From Today
The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), the maker of Amul products, said it is cutting retail prices of over 700 product packs — including ghee, butter, ice cream, bakery, and frozen snacks — to pass on the benefit of the GST rate reduction to consumers. The revised prices are coming into effect from September 22, 2025.
Key Prices Cut In Various Amul Products:
|
Product |
Old MRP |
New MRP (effective Sep 22, 2025) |
Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Amul Butter (100g) |
₹62 |
₹58 |
₹4 |
|
Amul Ghee (1L) |
₹650 |
₹610 |
₹40 |
|
Amul Processed Cheese Block (1kg) |
₹575 |
₹545 |
₹30 |
|
Frozen Paneer (200g) |
₹99 |
₹95 |
₹4 |
|
Amul Taaza Toned UHT Milk (1L) |
~₹60 (varies by region) |
Reduced by ~2.6% (₹3/L approx.) |
~₹3 |
|
Amul Gold Standardised UHT Milk (1L) |
~₹70 (varies by region) |
Reduced by ~3.6% (₹3/L approx.) |
~₹3 |
Varun Yadav is a Sub Editor at News18 Business Digital. He writes articles on markets, personal finance, technology, and more. He completed his post-graduation diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Inst…Read More
Varun Yadav is a Sub Editor at News18 Business Digital. He writes articles on markets, personal finance, technology, and more. He completed his post-graduation diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Inst… Read More
September 22, 2025, 07:30 IST
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