Calculate GST amounts instantly for goods and services in India.
GST rates are categorized into five main slabs: 0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%, with special rates of 0.25% and 3% for specific items. Below is a summary of each slab with examples. For a detailed item-wise list, visit the CBIC GST Rates Page.
Essential items like fresh milk, eggs, vegetables, fruits, unbranded food grains, educational services, and healthcare services. Exempt from GST.
Packaged food, footwear (<₹1000), public transport, apparel (<₹1000), kerosene, coal. Example: Branded rice, railway tickets.
Mobile phones, processed foods, business-class air tickets, hotel rooms (₹1000–₹7500/night). Example: Frozen meat, umbrellas.
Electronics, telecom services, laptops, branded garments (>₹1000), hotel rooms (>₹7500/night). Example: Soap, ice cream.
Luxury cars, tobacco, aerated drinks, cement, air conditioners, amusement parks. Example: Coffee, BMW cars. Additional cess may apply.
0.25%: Rough precious stones. 3%: Gold, silver, jewelry. Example: Gold coins, diamond rings.
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a comprehensive, multi-stage, destination-based tax levied on the supply of goods and services in India, effective from July 1, 2017. It replaced multiple indirect taxes like VAT, excise duty, and service tax, streamlining taxation across the country.
GST is categorized into CGST (Central), SGST (State), IGST (Integrated), and UTGST (Union Territory). Rates range from 0% to 28%, with additional cess on luxury and sin goods. Learn more at CBIC.
GST reduced interstate travel time by 20% by abolishing checkposts!