GST Rates Chart India 2025
Complete list of GST rates applicable in India. Find the GST rate for your goods or services quickly.
Last updated: January 2025
0%
0% GST Rate
Essential items, fresh food, unprocessed items
Common Examples:
- •Fresh vegetables and fruits
- •Food grains (rice, wheat, pulses)
- •Fresh milk
- •Eggs
- •Salt
- •Unbranded bread
- •Printed books, newspapers
- •Hindu religious books
5%
5% GST Rate
Common household items and essential commodities
Common Examples:
- •Apparels up to ₹1000
- •Restaurant services (non-AC)
- •Transport services (economy class)
- •Railway transport (first class, sleeper)
- •Basic drugs and medicines
- •Packed food items
- •Sugar, tea, coffee (except branded)
- •Edible oil
12%
12% GST Rate
Processed foods and some consumer goods
Common Examples:
- •Processed foods
- •Computers and peripherals
- •Mobile phones (some models)
- •Restaurant services (AC)
- •Business class air travel
- •Work contracts
- •Medicines (certain categories)
- •Ghee, butter, cheese
18%
18% GST Rate
Most goods and services (standard rate)
Common Examples:
- •Most goods and services
- •Fast food restaurants
- •Software services
- •IT services
- •Hotel accommodation (above ₹7500)
- •Financial services
- •Telecom services
- •Chocolates, ice cream
- •Hair oil, toothpaste
- •Most processed foods
28%
28% GST Rate
Luxury items, sin goods, and high-end products
Common Examples:
- •Luxury cars
- •Cigarettes and tobacco products
- •Aerated drinks
- •5-star hotels
- •Cinema tickets above ₹500
- •Paints and varnishes
- •Cement
- •Tires and tubes
- •Some cosmetic products
- •Casinos and betting
📌 Important Notes:
- • GST rates may vary based on HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes for goods or SAC (Services Accounting Code) for services.
- • Some items may have different rates based on value, brand, or specific category.
- • Always verify the exact GST rate for your specific product/service using official GST portal or consult a tax professional.
- • GST rates are subject to change based on government notifications.