Lok Sabha Question No. 1360 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-08
Subject: Monitoring of GST Reduction Benefits by CBIC
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Dinesh Chandra Yadav, Shri Giridhari Yadav, Shri Ramprit Mandal, Shri Kaushalendra Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1360

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 08, 2025/AGRAHAYANA 17, 1947 (SAKA)

## MONITORING OF GST REDUCTION BENEFITS BY CBIC

1360. SHRI DINESH CHANDRA YADAV:

SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV:

SHRI RAMPRIT MANDAL:

SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  authorised  the  Central  Board  of Indirect  Taxes  and  Customs  (CBIC)  to  monitor  the  benefits  of  the GST rate reduction to the general public, if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether  it  is  true  that  even  after  two  months  of  the  said reduction, the general public is not experiencing any difference in

- the prices of everyday items; and (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

## (a), (b) & (c)

- I. In the 56 th GST Council meeting held on 03.09.2025, rationalization  of  GST  rates  was  done.  Subsequent  to  that, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs  (CBIC) is monitoring the price of important commodities including packaged food items and medicines, pre and post 22 nd September, 2025, to see that the benefits are duly passed on to end consumers. From the inputs received in this regard, it is observed that these benefits have duly been passed on to the end-consumers post GST rate reduction.
- II. Further,  meetings  were  held  at  the  level  of  Chairman,  CBIC with  trade  associations  along  with  representatives  of line Ministries to address implementation challenges and

emphasize  passing  on  the  GST  benefits.  Such  Trade  Bodies and Associations were informed to ensure that their members pass on the full benefit of rate cuts to consumers, consequent to  GST  rate  reduction  w.e.f.  22 nd  September, 2025 on various were rate goods. Along with this, wide publicity campaigns undertaken to spread awareness about GST rationalization through print media and social media.

- III. National  Pharmaceutical  Pricing  Authority  (NPPA)  vide  OMs dated 12.09.2025 and 13.09.2025 clarified that all manufacturers/ marketing companies selling drugs/ formulations  shall  revise  the  Maximum  Retail  Price  (MRP)  of drugs/formulations (including medical devices). Further, Department of Consumer Affairs also issued an Advisory dated 18th September, 2025 wherein they informed that the manufacturers/packers/importers/their representatives to voluntarily  affix  additional  revised  price  sticker,  on  unsold packages manufactured before 22nd September, 2025 and are lying with them, provided the original price declaration on the package is not obstructed. Frequently Asked Questions were uploaded on CBIC website informing the stakeholders regarding the same.
2. Frequently  Asked  Question  (FAQ)  was  also  prepared  and uploaded on CBIC website to guide consumers to call National Consumer Helpline (NCH) or register queries/complaints on the Integrated Grievance Redressal Mechanism (INGRAM) portal in case  they  have  queries/complaints  regarding  not  receiving
- IV. benefits of GST rate changes.
- V. Nodal  Officer for  CBIC  has  been  nominated  for  coordinating responses  to  queries  raised  or  issues  flagged  on  National Consumer Helpline set up by Department of Consumer Affairs.
- VI. Appropriate action is being taken on such complaints registered on   National Consumer Helpline when supported by documentary evidences.

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