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GST Update: Buy Before 22 Sept or Pay More
🔥 Quick Highlights
- 🛍️ Buy lehengas & outfits above ₹2,500 before Sept 22 (GST rising from 12% → 18%).
- 📺 Electronics like TV, AC, washing machines will get cheaper after Sept 22.
- 🚗 Cars will attract 10% less GST after Sept 22.
- 🏨 Hotels under ₹7,500/night will drop from 12% → 5% GST after Sept 22.
Big GST changes are coming from September 22, and they can directly impact your shopping budget. Some things will get costlier, while others will become cheaper. Here’s a quick guide to help you decide what to buy now and what to postpone.
Buy Before September 22
💍 Wedding shopping alert!
If there’s a wedding in your family and you’re planning to buy expensive lehengas or outfits above ₹2,500, grab them before September 22. Why?
- Currently, such clothing items attract 12% GST.
- From September 22 onwards, GST will rise to 18%.
➡️ Result: Lehengas and other premium outfits will get more expensive. So, make your wedding shopping early and save a good chunk!
Wait Until After September 22
📺 Electronics – Planning to buy a TV, AC, washing machine, or other home appliances? Hold on!
- After September 22, GST rates will be reduced.
- You’ll pay less tax and get better deals.
🚗 Cars – If you’re planning to book a new car, wait as well.
- GST on cars will come down by 10% after September 22.
- That’s huge savings on such a big purchase.
🏨 Travel & Hotels – Thinking of a trip?
- Right now, hotel rooms up to ₹7,500 are taxed at 12% GST.
- From September 22, the rate will drop to just 5%.
- So, travel plans after this date will cost you much less.
The Bottom Line
✅ Before September 22: Buy wedding outfits and expensive clothing.
✅ After September 22: Shop for electronics, cars, and plan your vacations.
👉 A little smart planning can save you thousands of rupees. Don’t miss the date—September 22 could be the difference between overspending and saving big!
Additional Resources: GST Reforms 2025: Relief for Common Man, Boost for Businesses
FAQs on GST Changes from September 22
❓ Will lehengas get costlier after September 22?
✅ Yes. Expensive lehengas and clothing above ₹2,500 will move from 12% GST to 18%, making them more expensive after September 22.
❓ Should I wait to buy electronics like TVs and ACs?
✅ Yes. After September 22, GST on electronics will reduce, helping you save more on large appliances.
❓ What about buying a new car?
✅ Waiting is better. From September 22, cars will attract 10% less GST, meaning big savings on your purchase.
❓ Are hotel stays going to be cheaper?
✅ Yes. Hotels priced under ₹7,500/night will drop from 12% GST to just 5% after September 22.
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