Next-Gen GST Reforms — Highlights from the 56th GST Council (Sep 2025) New rate structure • big price cuts • insurance exemption • rollout dates • refunds & compliance Rate Structure Standard: 18% Merit: 5% De-merit goods: 40% Big Relief Life & Health Insurance : Exempt Electronics, Cement, Small cars/bikes: 28% → 18% Daily essentials/foods: to 5% / Nil Go-Live Services: 22 Sep 2025 Goods: 22 Sep 2025 Tobacco/pan masala: current rates until cess loans repaid
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