GST Cuts: Essentials Still Costly, Durables Enjoy Discounts

Arre bhai, GST ka kya scene hai! 2025 se rates toh ghat gaye, lekin essentials ki prices badh gayi jaise IPL ka ticket! Ghee, doodh, paneer sabke daam chadh gaye, bas luxury items ko thoda relief mila. Lagta hai, essentials ko sirf GST ka naam mila, asli fayda toh durables ko hi hua. Kya scene hai bhai, aisa lag raha tha jaise market mein sab kuch ulta ho raha hai!

Quick rundown

1.Lower GST rates haven't lowered consumer prices for essentials.

2.Consumer durables show clearer price relief post-GST restructuring.

3.Essential goods exhibit weak tax pass-through despite rate cuts.

4.Airfares increased sharply due to higher tax rates in certain categories.

5.Market dynamics and demand elasticity influence price adjustments.

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