印度2025年的GST(GST)将大部分食品和饮料削减至5%, India's 2025 GST cut to 5% on most food and beverages boosts affordability and food processing, with trade-offs in government revenue.

由总理莫迪(PM Modi)宣布的2025年印度GST大修, 从9月22日起将大部分食品和饮料税削减至5%, India’s 2025 GST overhaul, announced by PM Modi, slashed taxes on most food and beverages to a 5% rate, effective September 22, boosting affordability and consumption. 改革被称为“Diwali红利”,旨在刺激欠发达的食品加工部门,其中加工的产品只占一小部分,从而导致收获后损失惨重。 The reform, called a "Diwali bonus," aims to stimulate the underdeveloped food processing sector, where only a small share of produce is processed, leading to high post-harvest losses. 联合会的主要品牌削减了价格,预示着早期的好处。 Major FMCG brands cut prices, signaling early benefits. 该举措支持农村和城市家庭,因为那里的粮食支出相当大,并鼓励正规化和投资。 The move supports rural and urban households, where food spending is significant, and encourages formalization and investment. 然而,它可能使政府GST收入减少48,000卢比,净损失3,700卢比,可能影响公共开支。 However, it may reduce government GST revenue by Rs 48,000 crore, with a net loss of Rs 3,700 crore, potentially affecting public spending. 尽管有人打来电话,但不健康食品的税收并不高。 Despite calls, unhealthy foods were not taxed higher.