The public is frustrated and skeptical about the effectiveness of recent GST reductions, fearing that businesses will not pass on the tax benefits to consumers. There is a prevalent belief that prices will remain high, overshadowing the positive aspects of some tax cuts, especially in education. A deep mistrust exists towards both the government and businesses concerning fair pricing practices.

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This is the same issue as insurance. Apparently, "exempt" means no itc. So the gst paid gets included in the cost, rather than as an additional component.

So a consumer may feel good about 0% GST, but it's now hidden in the cost.

negiajay

Appeasement politics ke liye yeh. New tax rules bnaye hai.

No thought just PR.

Supply chain ko bilkul dhyan mei nahi rakha gya.

Just think, from 8 long years so much GST was charged, suddenly this percentage was reduced not by some mere 2-3 % but 10 % definitely a bold move but it might also show that govt didn't require to charge so much.

I m not some govt  economist, but it felt relief monetarily but on other side, it makes me wonder if they were just arbitrarily charging so much.

I use to wonder, what motivation does govt have to reduce taxes, if consumption is so small, that's it only ?

kindly-luffy56

If the manufacturer can get refund of ITC under inverted duty structure (not allowed as of now), then the notebook will cost ₹105. I think government is yet to clarify all these things because as of now, inverted duty structure does not include nil rated or exempt supplies.

If the refund/ITC is disallowed then whatever he said would be true and these type of goods will become expensive.

tanmay1812

Well if prices start increasing. We will know.

Moist-Chart2440

Yes 

On exempt good there is no itc
On 0% rated we get itc

tamanvv

the_ajan

all the majority of their raw materials such as raw paper, ink, gum attract GST and now they cant claim a credit on purchases because on their sales side, GST is now 0 on registers. it will definetely increase the price until govt allows them to take refund of the input tax paid on their raw material purchases. claiming refunds is a hassle and blocks your working capital, in short they need to increase the price

PersimmonPositive464

Obviously, many prices of the products we consume day to day have been increased. To compensate GST 2

Specialist-Box-1079

Same thing is going to happen to your insurance premiums. You may not see the increase immediately, as the regulator has asked companies to not increase prices. But eventually by next year, the cost will increase.

Modig_2002

Knew the moment these corrupt bastards reduce gst, these fuckers go different route to make it look like they helped in reality it is more expensive.

khantroversy25

Even Cement has this story. This government lives to build narrative and wants to sell feel good factor but ground reality is always disappointing.

Sid_da_bomb

Goldensyrus

Source: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPK8-NAE8Ku

B-Cool-

chitownboyhere

This is what happens when gutter gas theorist runs a country

Serious-Arachnid-305

Not true. This is highly misrepresented.

First, the GST is being mentioned as an expense, but the businesses can claim the GST from government in form input tax credit and not every business has an inverted tax structure.

Second, there is no business (even trading) that works at 5% margin as shown in the video. Usually, the margins are at least 30%.

Thirdly, in case of inverted tax structure they can claim a refund of GST from the government.

P.S. I hate the schemes this government comes up with, but reducing GST was not one of those bad moves.

_Makky_

He him self saying paper in the exemption category, why are people making it understandable, purchasers and sellers both saying in video sme thing but Media spokesperson want to miss leads the whole context

gillug

No buddy stop for higher and good education or tuition from good professors

Bharatiya sarkaar ch***tiya hai.
Aur unse bade ch***tiye unke babu log.

CoolCool_CoolCool

I have not commented on you personally, it's your video which you have shared created with motive, I have comment on that, that is purely mislead, in starting he saying some things and in last deploying words on other manufacturers, it's totally misleading people's against govt, while govr cleared All things in written.

People with malicious tendencies like you are always looking for chances to criticize the government without even having full knowledge. First investigate, take proper suggestions, and then speak. Misleading or dividing society also falls under the category of crime—keep that in mind.
Educational Stationery: Exercise books, notebooks, graph books, and laboratory notebooks are now either taxed at a reduced rate of 5% or, in some cases, are exempt (0%). This is a major change aimed at making education more affordable.
​Newsprint: Newsprint, in rolls or sheets, continues to be taxed at 5%.
​Paper Packaging: Many packaging-grade papers, paperboard cartons, paper trays, and boxes are now taxed at 5%, down from 12%.
​Books and Newspapers: Printed books and newspapers remain exempt (0%) from GST.

drop this same calculation on their Google reviews and every insta promotion post. let their potential customer know what kind of greed they are.

imi0402

send a complaint to [https://www.naa.gov.in](https://www.naa.gov.in) with proofs and receipts

ashishahuja77

Reading this I doubt are they really filing GST or just "collecting" from customers

maveri4k

For people saying this is illegal. Let me point yall to this news item. The anti-profiterring section does not apply anymore.

https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/govt-notifies-apr-1-2025-as-sunset-date-for-gst-anti-profiteering-124100100814_1.html

The point of this clause was to address these issues when we transitioned from the older vat and service tax regime to the gst regime. Continuing this is simply not tenable. Just as consumers you can choose where to spend your money or not, businesses are free to charge what they deem fit.

jaggernaut1

Consumer court: first tell them and then file.

Bawa-

Not a lawyer, but I think you should try a different approach than the legal one.

Pressure tactics. Businesses are most sensitive to competition, they will attempt to increase their margins as far as they don't lose customers for it. Email the owner, asking to pass on the GST benefits threatening to end your subscription to a gym that does pass on the tax cut benefits instead. Google review informing that they used the GST cut as a way to increase their margins.

Call up / email your local Municipal rep or your MLA informing them about it. Especially if they're BJP,  imo the govt should be keen on making this tax cut be as popular and effective as possible (plus your local govt officials would love to take any excuse to shakedown somebody)

TopBlopper21

You can tag on helpline on X with details

24Gameplay_

Just looked up the relevant provisions of the GST act. Section 171 stipulates that benefits of GST rate reduction must be passed on to the consumers. Someone in the comments section wrote about the remedy that the complainant can write to NAA. But from 1st oct, 2024 - the change of jurisdiction was made to the GST appellate tribunal, Principal bench. 

TL,DR : The above practice is illegal. Pursuing legal remedies may be time consuming and feel unproductive, but can be tried nevertheless. The defendant might do course correction.

ankittaneja

Do note that some of their input credits are not no longer available. So the basic cost will increase, but not to the full extent. 

DosaWithPodi

Technically it is not illegal. GYM just increased the service fee based on the GST adjustment. 

Yes they need to pass the tax cut to consumers based on their current business. but they have also have rights to increase the cost of the service. they will simply say EB bill, GYM rent, workers wage, maintenance etc.,

But the raise of the fee has to be annually or start of the year. (Most of the business follow this, they will increase the price from new year due to inflation.)

GYM owner definitely increased the fees without passing the benefits to the customer. 

Moreover, friend of mine is gym owner. he did not raise the fee,   
  
However gym business also not much profitable untill unless in the key area and built reputation. with this Rs.600 they never going to become billaionaire. 

Already EB bill, Rent, trainer cost everything is there. Untill unless gym runs 24\*7 and people clocks in everyday with all packed duration. They will not earn much.

KookyEye6910

Yes this is illegal and you can complain about this to the finance ministry. Because the intention of the gym owner is to cheat. However, keep in mind that gym owners can increase their fees at their own discretion but they have to be transparent about it to their clients. But in your case the gym owner is wrong.

igen_23

thick_off_it

Just check their pan number if they are even really paying gst

SomeRandomguy_28

See if they have an official statement regarding upping of “fees”

PermissionFew7594

Old_Reflection142

Well believe it or not this is what happened with prices of every day items the last time a tax cut happened.

ceafarer

Businesses can do whatever they want and stick it to you in unlimited appeal and litigation cost anyway, just to f*ck you

Btw, the policy is socialist BS anyway. Free market for the win

Remarkable-Pin6536

Didn’t some gst changes happen recently?

Puzzled_Lawyer7263

Bhai In gst there are anti profiteering measures you can complain about them to government on portal something for sure will happen because indirect taxes department is very strict regarding these rules and they will make sure that they penalize the offender.

Past-Ad8054

What is the name of the gym? Let me call them

zeusakash

dvishall

Well a lot of other named orgs are doing it as well. Nobody wants to mess up their revenue numbers.

Obvious-Farmer-2294

Ig nothing can be done, the same move was carried on by food chains like mcd dominos few yrs ago and nothing really happend against them

singleboredass

bhai trinity fitness lucknow ki baat kar rahe?

LelouchLamperouge_

mii_kunai

I think with new 5% rate ITC claimed cannot be adjusted against GST payable. Any business having very high purchases or having substantial ITC would have to raise base price or accept loss. A gym should not fall into such businesses though. Unless they buy new equipment every month.

linkwithkk

you can call on 1915 and register a complaint

udpratap7

you can raise the complaint to the govt with both the receipts.

Ok_Wealth8394

You can file a petition at consumer court and GST cell without hesitation.

thefuturisticperson_

Ill-Bodybuilder-4113

Welcome to shitty business tactics 101. You will never profit from GST drop. They will always want to pocket the benefits

Real-Cup8782

May be you should quit this gym and join a much better enterprise.

Longjumping_Map_2906

[deleted]

Nope, not illegal by any means. It is upto the business whether to pass on the benefit to the customer or not.

edavana

What a narc clown 🤡 you are for entertaining the idea of filing a complaint or bombing the Google review.

Remember Snitches get stitches 🪡

DatGuy_Vik

Eastern-Knowledge911

I’ve been rejected 4 times now because I didn’t want to pay 5k under the table

mrjojo894

I think you should put that person's videos that the only way to remove the dirt from the system. Name and Shame them.

nomad-ds

Government ko ai startups chahiye but 

Ek simple se gst ke liye bribe deni pdti 

Sch me  india largest 4th economy h

Cold_Trainer_6279

If you have the video recording please share it with the authorities or on social media and screw that mother fucker

Sabka yahi haal hai…gst-electricity-cleaning workers and what not. I remember visits were not necessary sometime back…so they would just give the upi of their chaiwala on the phone. One post correctly said it….highly educated babu asking for bribe for doing his job.

Appropriate-Bug-755

 Gst is not a gold mine for which we should pay bribe
. they feel we will earn a lot if we get GST

We all should write about these instances and name them

Electrical-Fly8729

Same , my local chemist reduced the medicine discount from 20% to 15% upon gst reduction from 12% to 5%.
When asked about the timeline it would be 20 again instead of 15, he said first our old stock will get over then distributors then companies, after all this scenario will get updated.
On Online apps,mrp of medicines are still the same as earlier.

Real-Accountant333

What else did you expect? Profit badhaana illegal nahi hai, nothing we can do. Sad that businesses are doing this

Accurate_Platform_48

Congrats to companies for keeping GST savings in their pockets!

itschandu

We can actually complain in the gst portal that the benefits of tax reduction are not being passed down to customers. I read somewhere that about 5000 such complaints were lodged on the first day of gst 2.0 implementation

United-Deer4251

I run a pharma distribution business and we are selling on reduced mrp to chemists , chemists are not doing anything illegal they are just reducing their decided discount , also i would like to see what price maggi was selling in sept  1st week, this image doesnt give a clear picture by comparing inv of dec 24 with sept 25

netter666

They increased the quantity since it is not feasible to sell item at odd value cost.

stg_676

Not sure if govt has a plan to keep a check whether the benefit is actually passed on...especially on older inventories. Amul was able to do because their shelf life is very small, hence new MRP barcode is instantly generated with taking effect of new GST.

The maggi packet that was 120rs earlier costs 116 now

Not sure about this smaller size

15rs maggi is 14rs now


So please do a little detailed research as most people on reddit would just do superficial reading and start crying conspiracy

Constant-Section-532

here is what chat gpt says: 

Here’s how to escalate it properly:

# 1️⃣ Understand the Rule

* Under **Section 171 of the CGST Act**, any reduction in GST rate **must** be passed on to consumers through a commensurate reduction in prices.
* If the MRP stays the same or goes up after GST is cut, it’s considered **“profiteering”** and is illegal.
* Complaints are handled by the **Directorate General of Anti-Profiteering (DGAP)** under the Competition Commission of India.

# 2️⃣ Collect Evidence

Before filing, keep these ready:

* **Product details** (name, brand, SKU).
* **Old and new MRP** with GST breakdown (photos of packaging or invoice before &amp; after the rate change).
* **Date of purchase** and store details.
* If possible, notification/order showing GST rate reduction date.

This makes your case much stronger.

# 3️⃣ File a Complaint Online

You can do this in 2–3 minutes:

* **National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) / DGAP** complaint form: [https://cbic-gst.gov.in/antiprofiteering.html]()
* Direct complaint page: [https://www.naa.gov.in/complaints]()
* Email option: [**antiprofiteering@gov.in**]()
* Or through the **CBIC Sugam app** (available on Google Play).

# 4️⃣ Offline

You can also send a written complaint to:

**Director General (Anti-Profiteering),**  
**Central Board of Indirect Taxes &amp; Customs,**  
**4th Floor, Jeevan Bharti Building, Tower-II, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110001.**

# 5️⃣ What Happens Next

* DGAP investigates (up to 6 months).
* If profiteering is confirmed, the company can be ordered to **refund or deposit the profiteered amount with interest** and face penalties.

# 6️⃣ Optional: Also Tag on Social Media

nitinku5021a

Why are you comparing with last December price? Can you compare with just 1 week before or 1 months before price?

Apart-Influence-2827

I knew this was going to happen. Again we as consumers have to go through the pain of complaining against this we are already overwhelmed with other issues. Everything requires nowadays to raise a complaint on some sort of portal. Track these thousands of complaint IDs and most of them get closed without a solution and corruption.

Informal-Age-1584

Xenomorphing79

Centurion1024

The item name is different, they will prolly claim its a different product with some random change and say the old product is out of stock and the new product just costs more because it's "different"

nomadic-insomniac

Same with cement ,  pain(t)s, old rates are being prices to customers as per MRP. They had good time since announcement on 15th Aug but implementation down the line is a far cry. Meanwhile Companies profit. 

HorrorAd7980

GST down from 12% to 5%? That is about 60% reduction in tax. 
MRP remain same.

Confident_Factor3389

Same goes for batteries, they reduced discounts and same rate.

techicoder

As per the image MRP was 56 in Dec 24 and 60 in Sep 25.

PKN1217

Don't expect a huge reduction in items that are priced less than 100 rupees. Profit margin is so slim in these products.

Sinju_Lone

I feel there was a discussion of increasing the quantity instead of reducing the price

Medium-Photo-9938

Isn't this this illegal? 
"MRP" must include every charges and taxes in it.

WhiteGlass10

Nya kya hai isme.. gst jab badha tha tb price customer ne hi pay kiya .. ab gst kamm huya par rate to wahi hai .. inka profit ni bs marna chaiye.. aur sbse bekaar baat.. ye local vendors aur chote dukaandar hi sbse bade chor hai .. upi saari family k accounts m le le kr .. tax chori krte hai pay hum kri ja rhe hai

Sandy_ch7

This was bound to happen. Everyone wants to enjoy more money.
And this time GREED is on a national level for all businesses to enjoy their Festive season.
Fools are those who think it was RELIEF for common people. 🤡

Gagan_Chumbi

Earlier you were getting bad quality masala. They improved it

Ready-Product

I think it would be more helpful if you posted the weight of the product too. Many companies have already said that they cannot reduce price as the value will be in decimals which would be impractical to pay and therefore they shall increase the weight.

anonmyous-alien

Vast_Material2539

profits increased -&gt; stock price increase-&gt; investors gain.. so don't save, just invest. It all comes back

narkaputra

Consumer complaint. 3k+ such complaints have been filed already

talkingtron

GST 2.0  implementation was to keep price stable, why u want lower prices ? U are not anti-national are u ?
#modijNeKiyaHeThoKuchSochKarHiKiyaHoga

RedditsfiltersIsShit

Emotional-Access4971

Didn't most FMCG companies came out and clarified that they will increase the quantity of item rather than decreasing the price because most customers are used to pay 20, 30, 50....

So, selling stuff at odd amounts will not be feasible for them.

utkarsh_aryan

RookiePatty

This is exactly what they all had planned. There's a reason the government reduced the gst during the biggest sale of the year.

unlearn_relearn

For TVs or monitors anything below 32 inch were already at 18% gst. 32 inch above monitors and TVs would be getting the discount from 28% GST to 18% gst

Hungry_Cupcake5824

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