{"id":13128,"date":"2025-09-16T08:13:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T08:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/16\/gst-rate-cut-from-sept-22-what-it-means-for-shoppers-ahead-of-amazon-flipkart-festive-sales-markets-news\/"},"modified":"2025-09-16T08:13:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T08:13:11","slug":"gst-rate-cut-from-sept-22-what-it-means-for-shoppers-ahead-of-amazon-flipkart-festive-sales-markets-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/16\/gst-rate-cut-from-sept-22-what-it-means-for-shoppers-ahead-of-amazon-flipkart-festive-sales-markets-news\/","title":{"rendered":"GST Rate Cut From Sept 22: What It Means For Shoppers Ahead Of Amazon &#038; Flipkart Festive Sales | Markets News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9575378\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">September 16, 2025, 13:40 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9575378\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-1685270268 asubttl-schema\">GST cut is expected to give consumers better value and push up festive spending<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-c3a4b7af90a1cd78 artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-91f4da8d48c13a79 gglebtn bgorg\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-c3a4b7af90a1cd78 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-c3a4b7af90a1cd78 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-c3a4b7af90a1cd78 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-c3a4b7af90a1cd78 fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-c3a4b7af90a1cd78 lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-1685270268 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Shopping\" title=\"Shopping\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-1685270268\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Shopping<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Starting September 23 with early access from September 22, major e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart are kicking off their Diwali sales season, timed perfectly right after India\u2019s revised GST rates come into effect. The GST cut is expected to give consumers better value and push up festive spending. RedSeer Consulting anticipates festive sales growth of 20\u201325%, estimating over Rs 1.15 lakh crore in gross merchandise value (GMV) this season.<\/p>\n<h3>What Changes with the GST Cut<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>Price Drop Across Categories: With lower GST rates now in place, customers can expect reduced costs on many products starting September 22. This is particularly meaningful for big-ticket, non-essential items, which typically carry higher tax rates.<\/li>\n<li>No Recall or Re-Labelling Needed: For products already manufactured before September 22 and stocked with old MRPs, you won\u2019t need to worry about recall or re-stickering\u2014what matters is the invoice price you pay at checkout. Retailers must show updated price or supplementary lists reflecting the GST changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Bigger Deals, Faster Delivery<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>Amazon has geared up its logistics network significantly\u2014adding 45 new delivery stations, new fulfilment\/sortation centres\u2014to ensure faster delivery even in Tier II &amp; III cities. It\u2019s also hiring seasonal staff to handle the surge in orders.<\/li>\n<li>Flipkart is stepping up with early access for Black &amp; Plus members from September 22, and offers like \u201c10-minute delivery&#8221; across multiple cities and large swathes of pin codes. Their value platform, Shopsy, is running deals at very low prices (starting from \u20b929) to attract budget-conscious customers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How Customers Stand to Gain Ahead of the Festive Season<\/h3>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">For shoppers, the timing could not have been better. The GST cut reduces the base price of many goods, and when combined with mega sale discounts, card-linked offers, and no-cost EMI schemes, it can mean stacked savings. Big-ticket categories like electronics, home appliances, and lifestyle products are likely to see the most benefit, helping customers stretch their festive budgets further. Families planning bulk festive purchases\u2014from gifts to household upgrades\u2014stand to save significantly compared to previous years.<\/p>\n<h3>What Customers Should Do to Maximize Savings<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Wait till September 22 (if possible) before making big purchases, to benefit from new lower GST rates.<\/li>\n<li>Check updated price lists or supplementary MRPs at retail or online shops, and make sure the final billed price reflects the new tax.<\/li>\n<li>Watch delivery times and logistics details, especially if you\u2019re in a Tier II\/III area where infrastructure improvements might be newer.<\/li>\n<li>Take advantage of early-access sales if you\u2019re a loyalty or premium member\u2014these often come with better discounts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">This year\u2019s festive season could deliver double savings: first from the GST rate cut, and secondly from the flurry of sale offers and discounts from e-commerce giants. For consumers, that means spending power is likely to stretch further\u2014if you time your purchases and check your bills carefully.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Aparna Deb\" title=\"Aparna Deb\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/?impolicy=website&amp;width=60&amp;height=60\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/aparna-deb-20948.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Aparna Deb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Aparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a&#8230;<span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Aparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a&#8230;<!-- --> <span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-1685270268 atbtlink fp\"><span>First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rs\">\n<p>September 16, 2025, 13:40 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-1685270268 brdcrmb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\">News<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/business\/\">business<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/business\/markets\/\">markets<\/a>  <span class=\"brdout\"> GST Rate Cut From Sept 22: What It Means For Shoppers Ahead Of Amazon &amp; Flipkart Festive Sales<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. 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