The state of Uttarakhand has revised GST rates. Released by the state’s finance department, the new revised GST rates will come into effect from September 22 for key consumer goods and services in the state.
Finance Secretary Dilip Jawalkar said in accordance with the decisions taken at the 56th meeting of the GST Council, the central government issued various notifications regarding tax rate determination on September 17, 2025. In line with this, the state issued its’ notifications on September 18, 2025, regarding tax rates on various goods and services.
This change will reduce the prices of all covered goods. This will increase the purchasing power of consumers, thereby increasing demand for goods and encouraging trade, Jawalkar said, adding that this decision will prove to be quite beneficial for the people, leaving a positive impact on the state’s economy too.
The main aim was to maximise the general public’s benefits, especially those in the lower and middle income groups. Farmers and traders will also benefit from these tax reforms.
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the Government of India significantly reduced the GST rates, and this will prove to be a huge relief for the consumers, said the Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Friday.
"Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the central government has significantly reduced GST rates across the country. In line with this, new GST rates are being implemented in the state from September 22nd. This will not only provide relief to consumers but also boost the economy," Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said.
During the holiday season, consumers will benefit greatly from lower GST rates on the majority of goods and services.
This revision will lead to a reduction in the prices of all covered goods, enhancing consumers' purchasing power, which in turn will boost demand and encourage trade and business activities. The release said that the simplification of tax rates will directly benefit the people and have a positive long-term impact on the economy.
The objective of these reforms is to provide maximum benefit to the common people, particularly those in the lower and middle-income groups. Farmers and traders are also expected to gain significantly from these tax reforms.
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