GST: What's cheaper, what's dearer

India has launched Goods and Services Tax, the biggest tax reform since its Independence. Here's a comprehensive list of goods and services which have become cheaper and costlier starting today.

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Items that will now cost less

Corn flakes
Toothpaste
Soap
Hair oil
Ice cream
Cheese
Packaged tea and coffee
Atta (packed & branded)
Packed paneer
Masala
Sweets
Packed curd
Economy class air travel

Also read: PM Modi says GST is ‘good and simple tax’

No change

Milk
Fresh vegetables and fruits
Bread
Basmati rice
Atta
Juices
Electricity

Items that will now cost more

Cold drinks
Chewing gum
Chocolate
Shampoo
Face cream
Television
Fridge
Air conditioner
Washing machine
Furniture
Watches
Banking services
Leasing of cars
Professional services
Advertising services
Telecom services
Cleaning services
Beauty parlour services
Dry cleaning services
Security services
Maintenance services
Legal services
Courier services
Edible oil
Aluminium foil
Packaged chicken
Butter
Bhujia
Packaged pulses
Gold
Restaurant services
Hotel accommodation (For room tariffs above Rs 1000 for a night)


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