GST 2.0 applied: Trains and essential items will be cheap, big change in tax slab

GST 2.0 applied: Trains and essential items will be cheap, big change in tax slab Tezzbuzz | 04/09/2025 21:24:17

GST 2.0 New Change 2025: Government of India on 3 August 2025 GST Making historical changes in it GST 2.0 Is named. The decision was taken after the announcement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the 56th GST Council meeting. Tax slabs of 12% and 28% have been abolished. Now 5% and 18% tax slabs will remain in the country. With this improvement, the general public will directly benefit from many essential commodities and vehicles.

Now these vehicles will get 10% cheaper

Under GST 2.0, the government has reduced the tax rate on several vehicles from 28% to 18%. This will directly affect those vehicles running from petrol, LPG and CNG, whose engine capacity is up to 1200cc and length is less than 4 meters.

These include:

Compact SUV: Nissan Magnite, Francox, Tata Punch, Hyundai Exter
Compact sedan: Maruti Dzire, Honda Amaze, Hyundai Aura
Hatchback: Maruti Wagonr, Alto, Baleno, Hyundai i10, Tata Tiago

Now consumers will be able to buy these trains at a cheaper price.

Diesel cars and ambulances also become cheap

The government has also reduced tax on diesel vehicles. The vehicles whose engine capacity is up to 1500cc and less than 4 meters in length will now also apply 18% GST. Apart from this, the ambulances coming directly from the factory have also been brought to this slab. Also, petrol and diesel -powered hybrid cars are now under low tax.

The biggest advantage on electric vehicles

Electric and hydrogen vehicles first used to take 12% GST, which has now been reduced to just 5%. This change will give a new pace to the EV sector in the country.

Tractor: Tractors up to 1800cc and their parts will also have only 5% GST, which will provide direct relief to the farmers.
Cycle and Parts: Now only 5% GST.
Electric to-wheelers: Already 5% are under GST.

New tax structure on motorcycles

Now motorcycles with engine up to 350cc and their parts will be replaced by only 18% GST instead of 28%. However, bikes with a capacity of more than 350cc are placed in the premium category and will be directly placed on them 40% GST.

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GST 2.0 can prove to be a major gift for common people. Due to cheap vehicles, motorcycles, electric vehicles, tractors and essential items, not only will consumers get relief, but will also bring new life in the automobile and agricultural sector.