
Seize India’s GST Breakthrough: Major Wins For Brands
India's 56th GST Council met on 3 September 2025 and recommended two main GST rates, 5% and 18%, plus a 40% rate for a select few goods and services. Almost all changes took effect on 22 September 2025, with tobacco-related goods handled separately. This explainer lists the main rate changes, early e-commerce and tax-collection data, and what brands should check.








