The Ministry of Railways on Saturday announced a significant decision aimed at providing relief to passengers. To directly pass on the benefit of the reduced GST to consumers, it has been decided to reduce the maximum selling price of Rail Neer from Rs 15 to Rs 14 for a 1-litre bottle and from Rs 10 to Rs 9 for a 500 ml bottle. The revised rates will be effective from Monday, September 22.
The new rates are: Rs 14 for a 1-litre bottle and from Rs 9 for a 500 ml bottle.
The official statement of the Railways Ministry stated, “In continuation of Board’s above referred Circular, Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) with the concurrence of the F(C) Directorate, have now decided as under:- 1. Maximum retail price of packaged drinking water bottle ‘Rail Neer’ shall be revised from 15/- to 14/- per bottle of one litre and 10/- to 9/- per bottle of 500 ml capacity. 2. Maximum retail price of IRCTC/Railways shortlisted packaged drinking water bottles of other brands sold in railway premises/trains shall also be revised from 15/- to ₹14/- per bottle of one litre and 10/- to ₹9/- per bottle of 500 ml capacity.”
GST कम किये जाने का सीधा लाभ उपभोक्ताओं को पहुंचाने के उद्देश्य से रेल नीर का अधिकतम बिक्री मूल्य 1 लीटर के लिए ₹15 से कम करके 14 रुपए और आधा लीटर के लिए ₹10 से कम करके ₹9 करने का निर्णय लिया गया है। @IRCTCofficial #NextGenGST pic.twitter.com/GcMV8NQRrm
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Key Takeaways From GST Reforms effective September 22
GST simplified to a two-slab structure (5% & 18%)
GST reforms cut taxes on household essentials (soaps, toothpaste, Indian breads) to 5% or Nil boosting affordability.
Life-saving drugs, medicines reduced from 12% to Nil or 5% making healthcare affordable.
Two-wheelers, small cars, TVs, ACs, cement cut from 28% to 18% bringing relief to middle-class.
Farm machinery, irrigation equipment cut from 12% to 5%, reducing farming costs.
Tobacco, pan masala, aerated drinks, and luxury goods taxed at 40.
