New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The Government has released

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

to clarify the decisions taken at the 56th meeting of the GST Council held in New Delhi. These FAQs address queries related to changes in GST rates, input tax credit, and sector-specific clarifications.

The revised GST rates on goods and services (other than cigarettes, chewing tobacco products like zarda, unmanufactured tobacco, and beedi) will come into effect from

22nd September, 2025

. For the specified tobacco products, the existing rates of GST and Compensation Cess will continue until further notification, after the discharge of loan and interest liabilities linked to Compensation Cess.

Key Clarifications Provided

Sector-Specific Highlights ...