{"id":227946,"date":"2025-09-24T19:23:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T13:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=227946"},"modified":"2025-09-24T19:23:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T13:53:16","slug":"gst-2-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gst-2-0\/","title":{"rendered":"GST 2.0 Features, Changes, Benefits, Reforms, and Key Impacts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gst-2-0\/#What_is_GST_and_Why_is_it_Important\" >What is GST and Why is it Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gst-2-0\/#What_is_GST_20\" >What is GST 2.0?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gst-2-0\/#What_are_the_Major_Features_of_GST_20\" >What are the Major Features of GST 2.0?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gst-2-0\/#How_Does_GST_20_Compare_with_the_Previous_GST_System\" >How Does GST 2.0 Compare with the Previous GST System?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gst-2-0\/#What_are_the_Sectoral_Impacts_of_GST_20\" >What are the Sectoral Impacts of GST 2.0?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gst-2-0\/#What_are_the_Benefits_of_GST_20\" >What are the Benefits of GST 2.0?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gst-2-0\/#What_are_the_Challenges_in_GST_20_Implementation\" >What are the Challenges in GST 2.0 Implementation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gst-2-0\/#How_will_GST_20_Affect_the_Economy\" >How will GST 2.0 Affect the Economy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gst-2-0\/#Which_Sectors_are_the_Main_Winners_Under_GST_20\" >Which Sectors are the Main Winners Under GST 2.0?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gst-2-0\/#Are_there_Any_Sectors_that_may_Face_Higher_Taxation\" >Are there Any Sectors that may Face Higher Taxation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gst-2-0\/#How_will_GST_20_Help_Small_Businesses_and_MSMEs\" >How will GST 2.0 Help Small Businesses and MSMEs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gst-2-0\/#How_does_GST_20_Promote_%E2%80%9CMake_in_India%E2%80%9D_and_Sustainable_Growth\" >How does GST 2.0 Promote \u201cMake in India\u201d and Sustainable Growth?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gst-2-0\/#Download_GST_20_Official_PDF\" >Download GST 2.0 Official PDF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gst-2-0\/#Key_Takeaways_from_GST_20\" >Key Takeaways from GST 2.0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gst-2-0\/#Questions_on_GST_20_for_Bank_SSC_And_Other_Government_Exams\" >Questions on GST 2.0 for Bank, SSC And Other Government Exams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The launch of GST 2.0 on 22nd September 2025 marks one of the biggest tax reforms in India since the introduction of GST in 2017. The GST 2.0 has been prepared to simplify the tax structure, reduce compliance burdens, and make essential goods and services more affordable. GST 2.0 introduces a new three-slab system of 5%, 18%, and 40%, replacing the earlier four-tier model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By lowering rates on essentials like food, medicines, farm machinery, and housing materials, while ensuring higher taxation on luxury and sin goods, this reform aims to boost consumption, support small businesses, and strengthen India\u2019s economic growth. In this blog, we have provided the features, changes, and benefits of GST 2.0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-gst-and-why-is-it-important\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_GST_and_Why_is_it_Important\"><\/span>What is GST and Why is it Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a <strong>destination-based indirect tax<\/strong> on the supply of goods and services in India. It was launched on <strong>1st July 2017<\/strong> through the <strong>101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016<\/strong>, with the vision of <strong>\u201cOne Nation, One Tax, One Market.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier, India had multiple indirect taxes like VAT, excise duty, and service tax, which created complexity and double taxation. GST replaced them with a unified tax system governed by the <strong>GST Council (Article 279A)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upcoming-government-exams\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Upcoming Govt Exams<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-gst-2-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_GST_20\"><\/span>What is GST 2.0?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GST 2.0<\/strong> represents the <strong>latest round of reforms<\/strong> in India\u2019s indirect tax system. The details of the GST 2.0 have been announced in the <strong>56th GST Council Meeting<\/strong> and the new GST is effective from <strong>22nd September 2025<\/strong>. The aim of GST 2.0 is to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simplify tax slabs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce compliance burden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boost consumption and growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support agriculture, healthcare, and MSMEs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve India\u2019s investment climate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio  is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper video-seo-youtube-embed-wrapper\"><div class=\"video-seo-youtube-player\" data-id=\"sb53wJVA5oo\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-major-features-of-gst-2-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Major_Features_of_GST_20\"><\/span>What are the Major Features of GST 2.0?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The major features of the GST 2.0 are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details under GST 2.0<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Earlier Rate\/Status<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>New Rate\/Status<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Three Slab Structure<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 5% Merit\/essential goods &amp; services <br>\u2022 18% Standard goods &amp; services <br>\u2022 40% Luxury &amp; sin goods (tobacco, pan masala, casinos, luxury cars)<\/td><td>4 slabs (5%, 12%, 18%, 28%)<\/td><td>3 slabs (5%, 18%, 40%)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Slabs Removed<\/strong><\/td><td>12% and 28% abolished<\/td><td>12% &amp; 28% in use<\/td><td>Removed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Exemptions<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Life &amp; health insurance premiums = Nil GST <br>\u2022 Essential foods (UHT milk, paneer, bread) = Nil\/5%<\/td><td>5\u201328% depending on service<\/td><td>Nil or 5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Healthcare Support<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 33 life-saving drugs = Nil <br>\u2022 Cancer &amp; rare disease drugs = Nil<\/td><td>5% earlier<\/td><td>Nil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sectoral Relief<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Farm machinery = 5% <br>\u2022 Fertilizer inputs = 5% <br>\u2022 Cement = 18% <br>\u2022 Electronics (ACs, TVs, appliances) = 18%<\/td><td>Farm machinery: 12% Fertilizers: 18% Cement: 28% Electronics: 28%<\/td><td>Reduced to 5% &amp; 18%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Process Simplification<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Easier registration <br>\u2022 Faster refunds <br>\u2022 Digital-friendly compliance <br>\u2022 GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) operational by Dec 2025<\/td><td>Manual-heavy, slower refunds, tribunal pending<\/td><td>Digital &amp; simplified<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-gst-2-0-compare-with-the-previous-gst-system\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_GST_20_Compare_with_the_Previous_GST_System\"><\/span>How Does GST 2.0 Compare with the Previous GST System?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The details of the difference between GST 2.0 and the previous GST measures are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Earlier GST (2017\u20132025)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>GST 2.0 (From 22 Sep 2025)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Impact<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Slab Structure<\/strong><\/td><td>5%, 12%, 18%, 28%<\/td><td>5%, 18%, 40%<\/td><td>Simplified<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Luxury Goods<\/strong><\/td><td>28%<\/td><td>40%<\/td><td>Becomes costlier<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>12% Items<\/strong><\/td><td>~99% goods at 12%<\/td><td>Shifted to 5%<\/td><td>Cheaper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>28% Items<\/strong><\/td><td>~90% goods at 28%<\/td><td>Shifted to 18%<\/td><td>Cheaper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Insurance<\/strong><\/td><td>18% GST<\/td><td>Nil GST<\/td><td>Cheaper policies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Healthcare Medicines<\/strong><\/td><td>5\u201312%<\/td><td>Nil\/5%<\/td><td>Affordable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Farm Machinery<\/strong><\/td><td>12%<\/td><td>5%<\/td><td>Cheaper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Construction Materials<\/strong><\/td><td>Cement at 28%<\/td><td>Cement at 18%<\/td><td>Boosts housing affordability<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Get ready to crack government job exams with leading educators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/courses\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll in Online Live Classes Today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-sectoral-impacts-of-gst-2-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Sectoral_Impacts_of_GST_20\"><\/span>What are the Sectoral Impacts of GST 2.0?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The sectoral impacts of GST 2.0 are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sector<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Change under GST 2.0<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected Impact<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Residential Construction<\/strong><\/td><td>Cement reduced 28% to 18%, bricks\/tiles 12\u201318% to 5%<\/td><td>Lower housing costs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Automobile<\/strong><\/td><td>Small cars, two-wheelers, buses, trucks: 28% to 18%<\/td><td>Cheaper vehicles, higher demand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Electronics<\/strong><\/td><td>ACs, TVs, dishwashers: 28% to 18%<\/td><td>More affordable consumer durables<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>FMCG &amp; Dairy<\/strong><\/td><td>Packaged food, biscuits, dairy: 12\u201318% to 5%<\/td><td>Boost to consumption<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Healthcare<\/strong><\/td><td>Life-saving drugs: 12% to Nil<\/td><td>Cheaper healthcare access<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Insurance<\/strong><\/td><td>Premiums: 18% to Nil<\/td><td>Affordable coverage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Agriculture<\/strong><\/td><td>Tractors &amp; inputs: 12\u201318% to 5%<\/td><td>Relief for farmers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-benefits-of-gst-2-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Benefits_of_GST_20\"><\/span>What are the Benefits of GST 2.0?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of the newly implemented GST 2.0 are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consumers<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lower prices for essentials &amp; durables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheaper housing, vehicles, and healthcare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Businesses\/MSMEs<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simplified compliance &amp; refunds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced inverted duty structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth in demand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Government<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Boost in formalization of economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term rise in GST revenue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparency in tax system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/test-series\/?ref=contac-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt a free mock test today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-challenges-in-gst-2-0-implementation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Challenges_in_GST_20_Implementation\"><\/span>What are the Challenges in GST 2.0 Implementation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The challenges that were being faced while implementing GST 2.0 are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Delay in passing benefits to consumers due to old MRPs in stock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short-term revenue loss (~\u20b948,000 crore initially)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring required to ensure businesses don\u2019t absorb benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inverted duty issues in some niche sectors still pending<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-will-gst-2-0-affect-the-economy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_will_GST_20_Affect_the_Economy\"><\/span>How will GST 2.0 Affect the Economy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GST 2.0 will affect the economy in various ways. The details are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inflation<\/strong>: Expected to fall by ~1.1% points due to cheaper essentials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Growth<\/strong>: Experts expect GDP boost of <strong>100\u2013120 basis points<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Investment<\/strong>: Cheaper construction &amp; durable goods may attract FDI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stock Market<\/strong>: Auto, FMCG, and consumer durable companies already showing positive trends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/previous-year-papers\/?ref=contac-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A free previous year paper <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-sectors-are-the-main-winners-under-gst-2-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Sectors_are_the_Main_Winners_Under_GST_20\"><\/span>Which Sectors are the Main Winners Under GST 2.0?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The sectors that received the highest amount of benefits under GST 2.0 are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Household essentials:<\/strong> Milk, paneer, bread, butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Healthcare &amp; Insurance:<\/strong> Life-saving drugs and health policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FMCG Products:<\/strong> Biscuits, chocolates, personal care items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consumer Durables:<\/strong> TVs, refrigerators, ACs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automobiles:<\/strong> Small cars, 2-wheelers, auto parts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-there-any-sectors-that-may-face-higher-taxation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_Any_Sectors_that_may_Face_Higher_Taxation\"><\/span>Are there Any Sectors that may Face Higher Taxation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, <strong>luxury and sin goods<\/strong> such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tobacco and pan masala<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Casinos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luxury cars and SUVs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alcohol and high-end entertainment services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The 40% slab aims to <strong>discourage harmful consumption<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-will-gst-2-0-help-small-businesses-and-msmes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_will_GST_20_Help_Small_Businesses_and_MSMEs\"><\/span>How will GST 2.0 Help Small Businesses and MSMEs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GST 2.0 will impact smaller businesses in many different ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduced tax rates on raw materials and essentials lower operational costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simplified return filing and digital compliance reduces human error<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faster refund processing improves liquidity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear tax slabs reduce litigation and ambiguity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-gst-2-0-promote-make-in-india-and-sustainable-growth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_GST_20_Promote_%E2%80%9CMake_in_India%E2%80%9D_and_Sustainable_Growth\"><\/span>How does GST 2.0 Promote \u201cMake in India\u201d and Sustainable Growth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Growth promotion will be carried out in various ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lower taxes on consumer durables and manufacturing inputs encourage local production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced GST on renewable energy devices promotes green energy adoption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affordable farm machinery and fertilizers boost agricultural productivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 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Date<\/td><td>22 September 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Slabs<\/td><td>5%, 18%, 40%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Removed Slabs<\/td><td>12%, 28%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Insurance<\/td><td>Nil GST<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Healthcare<\/td><td>Nil GST on life-saving drugs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cement<\/td><td>Reduced to 18%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Automobiles<\/td><td>Reduced to 18%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Farm Machinery<\/td><td>Reduced to 5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Governance<\/td><td>GSTAT operational by Dec 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economic Impact<\/td><td>Lower inflation, GDP boost<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Check:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Government Schemes<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Government Schemes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/deen-dayal-upadhaya-gram-jyoti-yojana-ddugjy\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deen Dayal Upadhaya Gram Jyoti Yojana<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ayushman-bharat-scheme\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ayushman Bharat Scheme<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ups-vs-nps-vs-ops\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPS vs NPS vs OPS<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pm-daksh-scheme\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PM Daksh Scheme<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pm-dhan-dhaanya-krishi-yojana-pmddky\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pradhan Mantri Dhan Krishi Yojana<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/stand-up-india-scheme\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stand Up India Scheme<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" 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When will GST 2.0 come into effect?<\/strong><br>a) 1 July 2025<br>b) 15 August 2025<br>c) 22 September 2025<br>d) 1 October 2025<br>e) 31 December 2025<br><strong>Answer: c) 22 September 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2. Which GST slabs have been removed in GST 2.0?<\/strong><br>a) 5% and 28%<br>b) 12% and 28%<br>c) 18% and 28%<br>d) 5% and 18%<br>e) None<br><strong>Answer: b) 12% and 28%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3. What is the highest GST slab under GST 2.0?<\/strong><br>a) 18%<br>b) 28%<br>c) 30%<br>d) 35%<br>e) 40%<br><strong>Answer: e) 40%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4. Under GST 2.0, what is the GST rate on cement?<\/strong><br>a) 28%<br>b) 18%<br>c) 12%<br>d) 5%<br>e) Nil<br><strong>Answer: b) 18%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5. Which goods are included in the 40% slab?<\/strong><br>a) FMCG goods<br>b) Farm machinery<br>c) Sin &amp; luxury goods<br>d) Medicines<br>e) Dairy products<br><strong>Answer: c) Sin &amp; luxury goods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q6. What is GST rate on life insurance premiums under GST 2.0?<\/strong><br>a) 28%<br>b) 18%<br>c) 12%<br>d) 5%<br>e) Nil<br><strong>Answer: e) Nil<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q7. GST Council was formed under which Article?<\/strong><br>a) Article 270<br>b) Article 279A<br>c) Article 280<br>d) Article 301<br>e) Article 312<br><strong>Answer: b) Article 279A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q8. GST was implemented in India from which date?<\/strong><br>a) 1 April 2016<br>b) 1 July 2017<br>c) 15 August 2017<br>d) 1 January 2018<br>e) 1 July 2018<br><strong>Answer: b) 1 July 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q9. Which sector benefits from reduced GST on tractors and harvesters?<\/strong><br>a) Tourism<br>b) Agriculture<br>c) Healthcare<br>d) Automobiles<br>e) Electronics<br><strong>Answer: b) Agriculture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q10. GST on small cars under GST 2.0 is?<\/strong><br>a) 28%<br>b) 18%<br>c) 12%<br>d) 5%<br>e) Nil<br><strong>Answer: b) 18%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q11. GST on life-saving drugs under GST 2.0 is reduced to?<\/strong><br>a) 28%<br>b) 18%<br>c) 12%<br>d) 5%<br>e) Nil<br><strong>Answer: e) Nil<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q12. What is the GST on packaged food like biscuits and chocolates under GST 2.0?<\/strong><br>a) 18%<br>b) 12%<br>c) 28%<br>d) 5%<br>e) Nil<br><strong>Answer: d) 5%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q13. Which new institution is set to resolve GST disputes by December 2025?<\/strong><br>a) GST Council Secretariat<br>b) NITI Aayog Tribunal<br>c) GSTAT<br>d) Finance Commission<br>e) SEBI Tribunal<br><strong>Answer: c) GSTAT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q14. Which of these is NOT an objective of GST 2.0?<\/strong><br>a) Simplification of slabs<br>b) Boost to MSMEs<br>c) Promotion of green energy<br>d) Increase of customs duties<br>e) Cheaper healthcare<br><strong>Answer: d) Increase of customs duties<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q15. The estimated short-term revenue loss due to GST 2.0 is?<\/strong><br>a) \u20b922,000 crore<br>b) \u20b935,000 crore<br>c) \u20b948,000 crore<br>d) \u20b960,000 crore<br>e) \u20b91,00,000 crore<br><strong>Answer: c) \u20b948,000 crore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q16. GST collection in FY 2024\u201325 was how much?<\/strong><br>a) \u20b918 lakh crore<br>b) \u20b919 lakh crore<br>c) \u20b920 lakh crore<br>d) \u20b922.08 lakh crore<br>e) \u20b925 lakh crore<br><strong>Answer: d) \u20b922.08 lakh crore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q17. Which sector benefits from GST reduction on ACs and TVs?<\/strong><br>a) Tourism<br>b) Healthcare<br>c) Consumer durables<br>d) Agriculture<br>e) Aviation<br><strong>Answer: c) Consumer durables<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q18. GST is a ______ tax.<\/strong><br>a) Source-based<br>b) Production-based<br>c) Destination-based<br>d) Service-based<br>e) Import-based<br><strong>Answer: c) Destination-based<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q19. Under GST 2.0, fertilizers like sulphuric acid and ammonia are taxed at?<\/strong><br>a) 28%<br>b) 18%<br>c) 12%<br>d) 5%<br>e) Nil<br><strong>Answer: d) 5%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q20. 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