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The daily products prices most probably won't change. They might increase the quantity but not change as even when the prices and gst increased they cut their quantity and kept the same prices. So that's what is gonna happen even now. Only in food or dining out you can feel the difference in bill from 12-18% to now 5% Effect can be seen in other stuffs like ciggerate and etc which is now at 40% up from 28%

yeah, but you know they have to lower the prices or else competitors will come and eat there market share by giving things at a cheaper price.

This is a thoughtful perspective. The true impact of GST changes will depend on how transparently and effectively the benefits are passed on to consumers. Only time will tell if it truly eases the burden for the middle class.

They will still cook the numbers so the middle class will still shed the amount, even if the rates are cut. It's just a Facade if you ask me...

Good analysis but curious about enforcement mechanisms. Are there any penalties for businesses that don't pass on GST reductions? And how would consumers even prove price manipulation?

The math doesn't even make sense here. If GST drops from 18% to 5%, how does the base price magically jump from ₹84.75 to ₹95.24? That's not market adjustment, that's straight up price manipulation

Anti-profiteering clause is a joke. Businesses will just increase base prices overnight and blame 'market conditions.' Government knows this but acts shocked every time. It's basically a shell game to make people think they're getting relief