GST Slabs in India (2024)
- 0%: Essential goods — milk, vegetables, unbranded food grains
- 5%: Household necessities — edible oil, sugar, tea, coffee, coal
- 12%: Processed food, butter, cheese, mobile phones
- 18%: Most goods — hair oil, soap, toothpaste, capital goods
- 28%: Luxury goods — automobiles, cement, white goods
GST-Inclusive vs GST-Exclusive
GST-Exclusive (Add GST): The price shown does not include GST. Tax is added on top. Common in B2B transactions.
GST-Inclusive (Remove GST): The MRP already includes GST. Use this to find the base price and GST component.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CGST and SGST?
For intra-state transactions, GST is split equally into CGST (Central) and SGST (State). For inter-state transactions, IGST applies at the full rate.