India, Oct. 22 -- Despite the GST cuts rolled out by the government to ease consumer burden, most local retailers in Delhi-NCR continue selling essentials at old rates, denying relief and leaving ordinary buyers paying more than promised. A report byTehelkaSIT.

In his Independence Day speech on August 15, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the "Next-Generation" Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, that would include substantial rate cuts. He described the changes as "Diwali gifts" for citizens and a way to reduce the tax burden on the ordinary person. The new rates came into effect on September 22, 2025, coinciding with the start of Navratri festival. A day before the new GST rates were implemented, Prime Minister Modi address...