India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

The GST Council in its 56th meeting on 3rd September, 2025 made the recommendations relating to changes in GST tax rates; provide relief to individuals, common man, aspirational middle class and measures for facilitation of trade in GST. The reduced GST rates will be effective from 22nd September, 2025.

The major processed food products on which GST rates have been reduced is placed at Annexure I.

Benefits of the GST rate rationalization:

Simplified tax structure Reduced prices for almost all food products thus promoting ease of living. Lower prices will boost demand for food products, expansion of investment, employment generation. Support for Manufacturing: C...