New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The new GST reforms promise to put more money back in the pockets of ordinary families. From the grocery store to the pharmacy, from insurance premiums to salon visits, middle-class households will feel the impact of lower taxes in almost every corner of their monthly budget.
Daily shopping will get lighter on the wallet. Soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, toothbrushes, bicycles, and kitchenware will now attract just 5 percent GST instead of 12 or 18 percent.
Grocery bills too are set to shrink with milk, paneer, and Indian breads moving to zero tax, while noodles, namkeens, chocolates, sauces, butter, and ghee will come down to 5 percent.
Healthcare, often the biggest worry for families, is now cheaper. All health and li...