WONE Global's guide to India records this change under tax and reporting. Each statement below has been checked against the source it links to.
From 22 September 2025 GST moved to a two-rate structure of 18% (standard) and 5% (merit), with a special 40% rate for a select few goods and services.
Pan masala, gutkha, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, unmanufactured tobacco and bidi stay at earlier GST and compensation cess rates until compensation cess loans are repaid. Central and state GST together.
GST Council · Press release on recommendations of the 56th meeting of the GST Council ↗ Checked against an official source · Not yet professionally reviewed · checked 18 October 2026
This is a summary of the rule as published, not advice on how it applies to you. The WONE Global Partner for this service in India can advise on that.










