New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- In order to directly pass on the benefit of the reduced GST to consumers, the Ministry of Railways on Saturday announced a cut in the maximum selling price of its packaged drinking water, Rail Neer.

According to a circular issued by the Railway Board, the price of a 1-litre bottle of Rail Neer has been reduced from Rs 15 to Rs 14, while the price of a 500 ml bottle has been brought down from Rs 10 to Rs 9. The new rates will come into effect from September 22, 2025.

The revised prices will also apply to other shortlisted packaged drinking water bottles sold at railway premises and trains. "Necessary action may be taken accordingly," the circular said.

Earlier, the 56th GST council meeting decided to rationalise G...