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The Central Government is planning a major Goods and Services Tax (GST) revamp that could bring price relief for middle-class and lower-income households.
The proposal includes eliminating the 12% GST slab and reclassifying several commonly used items into the 5% category.
Targeted Items: The relief focuses on daily-use goods such as:
Toothpaste, tooth powder
Umbrellas, sewing machines
Pressure cookers, aluminium/steel utensils
Electric irons, geysers, small washing machines
Bicycles, footwear (Rs 500-1,000), garments (above Rs 1,000)
Stationery (exercise books, geometry boxes, maps)
Basic vaccines, diagnostic kits, Ayurvedic medic...