SaralnamaGST Rates on Mobile Phones: The Goods and Service Taxes or GST has got a major overhaul from the Indian government this week, which comes into effect from. The new GST slabs have been simplified to have two different rates, based on the kind of items and goods. For instance, the GST on TVs have been reduced, and same for air conditioners that has more or less become a necessity with changing weather patterns. But what about phones, is there a change in GST on mobile phones as well? Well, unfortunately, the government has gone with the default tax slab for the mobile sector, which means the current 18 percent GST remains, and that will not result in any reduction in price of smartphones anytime soon. No Price Cut On Phones, But Why? The smartphone industry was… (Updated 4 Sep 2025, 12:50 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- GST Rates on Mobile Phones: The Goods and Service Taxes or GST has got a major overhaul from the Indian government this week, which comes into effect from
- The new GST slabs have been simplified to have two different rates, based on the kind of items and goods
- For instance, the GST on TVs have been reduced, and same for air conditioners that has more or less become a necessity with changing weather patterns