GST and Taxation News: Major GST Overhaul from September 22, 2025
Introduction
India’s indirect tax landscape is about to see one of its biggest reforms since the introduction of GST. Effective September 22, 2025, the GST structure will undergo a major overhaul, simplifying slabs, introducing new compliance rules, and cutting rates on essential goods.
Major GST Changes
Two-Slab Structure: GST will now be simplified into 5% and 18% slabs, replacing the earlier four-tier system.
Luxury Items: A new 40% slab will apply to luxury and sin goods.
Essentials Relief: Items such as packed food, medicines, toothpaste, fruits, dairy products, and daily-use essentials will now fall under the 5% bracket, down from higher rates earlier.
Compliance Rules
Payment & Invoicing Dates: Tax liability will be strictly determined by both the date of payment and the date of invoicing.
Split Advances: Advances must be split rate-wise depending on whether payment was made before or after September 22, 2025.
No Threshold Change: Registration thresholds under the CGST Act remain unchanged.
Exceptions: Tobacco products will be notified separately and excluded from this overhaul.
Impact on Consumers
Immediate Price Relief: Hundreds of items will see price drops starting September 22, offering much-needed relief to households.
No Recall on MRPs: Retailers are not required to recall older MRP stocks; instead, updated prices will be reflected at checkout counters.
Conclusion
This GST overhaul simplifies compliance, reduces consumer burden, and aims to streamline India’s taxation system. Businesses must update invoicing and billing systems immediately to ensure smooth compliance.
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FAQ'S
Q1. What are the new GST slabs from September 22, 2025?
The new slabs will be 5% and 18%, with an additional 40% rate for luxury/sin goods.
Q2. Will essential goods become cheaper?
Yes, many essential items such as medicines, packed food, dairy, toothpaste, and fruits will move to the 5% bracket.
Q3. How will compliance rules change?
Tax liability will depend on both payment and invoice dates, and advances must be split based on timing.
Q4. Do businesses need to reprint MRPs?
No, retailers only need to reflect new GST rates at checkout — no recall of old MRP stock is needed.
Q5. Are there any exceptions?
Yes, tobacco-related products are excluded and will be notified separately.
Q6. Is the GST registration threshold changing?
No, the existing CGST Act thresholds remain the same.
Q7. How should businesses prepare?
By updating billing software, training staff on new compliance rules, and consulting advisors to avoid penalties.
