GoM proposes to slash GST on water bottles, bicycles; raise rate on shoes, watches

The Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation proposed reducing GST on packaged drinking water bottles, bicycles, and exercise notebooks to 5%. They suggested raising GST on high-end shoes and wrist watches to 28%. These changes could generate additional revenue of Rs 22,000 crore, aiming to balance revenue while offering relief on essential items.