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New GST rates take off: What it means for your next flight and hotel bookings

IndiaTimes Thursday, 4 September 2025 ()
India's revised GST rates, effective September 22, are set to reshape travel and tourism. Budget hotel stays, with tariffs up to INR 7,500, will now be taxed at 5%, down from 12%. Economy-class air tickets retain a 5% GST.
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News video: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Major GST Overhaul: What Changes for You on September 22

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Major GST Overhaul: What Changes for You on September 22 18:22

India is set for a major GST overhaul starting September 22, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new two-tier GST rate structure of 5% and 18%. From soaps to small cars, several common-use items will see revised prices. Sitharaman said the move is part of a broader “structural...

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