GST reforms: Sharadiya Navratri begins on 22 September, 2025. From this day, new rates of GST will also be applicable, after which many things used in everyday life will become cheaper, such as shampoo, soap, baby products, life and health insurance etc. The government is ready to implement it equally in the country. Due to this, a portal has been launched, in which complaints related to GST can be lodged. In this, after GST reforms, you can file your complaint about new rates, billing and discounts being received.

Enter your complaint here

Under the new system, a separate category has been placed on the National Consumer Helpline (https://consumerhelpline.gov.in). In this, you will be able to file complaints related to GST. It also has a sub-category, in which sectors like automobile, banking, FMCG, e-commerce have been covered.

Will be able to keep your point on calls or SMS

If you want, you can also file your complaints through toll-free number 1915, Nch app, web portal, WhatsApp, SMS, Email or Umang app. This service is available in 17 regional languages ​​including Hindi, English, Tamil, Bengali, Gujarati and Assamese. After the complaint is filed, you will also be given a unique docket number, so that you will be able to track how far the matter of action has been reached by you. To ensure timely solutions, data will be shared with the company concerned, Central Indirect Taxes and Customs Board (CBIC) and other regulators.

Industry experts say that the commencement of the complaint portal will help consumers to know whether the GST rate cut on goods is being benefited or not or where people are not following it. With this, tax reforms at retail level will be applied more effectively.

In this way the detection of saving

Apart from this, the government has also launched another portal, in which you will be able to compare the prices of things before GST is implemented and after its implementation. This will make you an idea about how much you are saving on what. For this, you can visit the government’s website http: savingwithgst.in. There are many different types of categories in this also such as food items, household items, electronics, snacks, etc.

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The Modi government has given a big gift to the public by reducing GST before festivals. This improvement in GST did not happen overnight, but it started before the council’s meeting in Jaisalmer in December last year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and asked GST to facilitate businesses and reduce the rate, after which work on it progressed rapidly. Nirmala Sitharaman herself has revealed this.

Sitharaman said in an interview to PTI-language, ‘In fact, the work of extensive reforms in GST had already started. Even before the last GST Council meeting held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, the Prime Minister called me and said that once you look at GST, make it convenient for businesses and why there is so many confusion at the rates? I think it was before the Jaisalmer meeting held nine months ago. He said, ‘Then during the budget, when we were discussing income tax measures, he (Prime Minister) reminded me that you are working on GST. This was one thing.

Discussion was being held about GST for a long time

Sitharaman said, ‘Second, the Group of Ministers (GOM) had been working for one and a half years and I appreciate each of them that they worked hard to prepare the report and their suggestions came out, but after listening to the Prime Minister, I decided that now it has come that we should review all aspects of GST, not only the rates, not only the number of slabs, not only the number of slabs, but also to see that there is also a small business, but also that there is also a small business How much better it will be for. ‘

The Finance Minister said, ‘We considered all these things. Saw the classification of goods which was causing a lot of confusion… then, naturally noticed at the rate. From February 1, 2025 to about 15 May, we continued to work for its study review etc.

Meeting PM Modi regarding GST: Finance Minister

Sitharaman said, I went to the Prime Minister in the middle of Tamai, informed him and told that we are close to taking steps. This can take the form of a proposal and requested them to give time. After that he said that you see how can it take it to GST Council.

He said, ‘Then I sat with the team and decided that this would be the proposal of the Center, which will be sent to GOM, because GOM is the ministers of the states. I am not there In fact, we wanted it to be clear that we respect all the works done by GOM. But here a proposal is particularly coming from the Center, which is one-third of the partner in the council.

GST Council’s big decisions

The GST Council last week decided to do two slabs instead of four slabs of GST. Now the tax rates will be 5 and 18 percent, while a special rate of 40 percent will be applicable to harmful items like luxury and cigarettes. Except for cigarette, tobacco and other related items, the new tax rates will be effective from September 22. As part of the rates being random, the rates have been reduced on about 400 items, including consumer products like television and air conditioner, in addition to catering and everyday items.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has recently announced a new tax structure, in which major changes have been made for the automobile industry. At first glance, this news may seem expensive to common customers because GST has been increased from 28% to 40% on large and luxury cars. But the real relief is that now these cars will not be put separately, which will make vehicles like Mercedes-Benz and Fortuner cheaper and the luxury vehicles of companies like BMW can be slightly cheaper than before.

Why will luxury vehicles be cheap?

• In earlier tax arrangements, Ice cars were applied from 17% to 22% in addition to 28% GST. The effect of this was that the total tax burden reached 45% to 50%. The new system will now have only 40% GST and there will be no cess. That is, the total tax burden will decrease and the price of trains will decrease slightly. This change will be applicable from 22 September 2025, before the fine festive season, when sales are the highest in the automobile sector.

Not only luxury cars, these vehicles are also affected

• The benefit of the new GST system will not be limited to luxury cars, but it includes many more changes. Now bus, trucks and ambulances will levy 18% GST, which was 28% earlier. The rate of 18% will also be applicable on auto parts, irrespective of their HS code. Three vehicles will also come in this tax slab. In this way, this decision will give relief not only to private vehicles but also to commercial vehicle industry.

What did Mercedes and Audi say?

• MD and CEO Santosh Iyer of Mercedes-Benz India called the decision a progressive step. He said that the government has heard the long -standing demand, which will increase the consumption and will speed up the automobile industry. At the same time, Audi India chief Balbir Singh Dhillon described it as positive for the development of the industry and said that maintaining a low rate for electric vehicles is a welcome step. This will enable the EV portfolio and more customers.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced GST reform in his speech on 15 August 2025. The government is now preparing to reduce the tax on small cars. Engine below 1200cc and cars smaller than 4 meters so far 28% GST + 1% cess. After the proposed change, there is a plan to bring it to 18% GST + 1% cess. Middle class will get direct benefit of this. Let us see how much impact the change will be on the price of Tata punch.

New price of Tata Punch after GST reduced

• At present, the ex-showroom price of Tata punch starts from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 10.32 lakh. Its CNG variant is priced between 7.30 lakh to 10.17 lakh rupees. Currently, 28% GST and 1% cess are applicable to these. If the tax becomes 18% GST and 1% cess, then the initial price of Tata Punch will be reduced to about Rs 5.53 lakh ex-showroom. However, the on-road price will also include road tax, insurance and other charges, so the real price may be slightly different.

Tata punch features

• Tata punch is a stylish and strong micro SUV, which is better for both the city’s driving and family use. It provides features like 10.25-inch touchscreen system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, 6-speaker Harman Sound System, Bluetooth connectivity and cruise control. Apart from this, it also has premium features like chuls entry, push-button start, single pen sunroof, front and rear USB charger, multi-function steering wheel.
• Punch is also excellent in terms of safety. This includes features like ABS, EBD, Esc, two airbags, rear cameras, TPMS and ISOFIX Child Mounts. The special thing is that it has got a 5-star rating in the GNCAP crash test.

Tata punch engine and mileage

Tata punch contains two engine options including 1.2L Revotron Petrol Engine and CNG version. This SUV is available in both manual and AMT transmission options. Talking about mileage, its petrol version gives power up to 20.09 kmpl and CNG version about 26.99 km/kg.

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