India has 4 main GST rates: 5% (essential goods — food, medicines), 12% (processed foods, computers), 18% (most services, electronics), 28% (luxury items, automobiles). Some items like fresh vegetables and milk are 0% (exempt).
What is the difference between CGST, SGST and IGST? +
CGST and SGST are applied on intra-state transactions, each being half the total rate. For example, 18% GST = 9% CGST + 9% SGST. IGST (full rate) applies on inter-state transactions, collected by the central government and later shared with states.
How to remove GST from an MRP? +
Base price = MRP × 100 ÷ (100 + GST%). For example, to remove 18% GST from ₹11,800: 11800 × 100 / 118 = ₹10,000 base price. Use the "Remove GST" option above — enter the MRP (inclusive price) and it calculates the base automatically.