PM Modi: Next-Gen GST Gives Double Bonanza to Poor and Neo Middle Class
New Delhi: On the first day of Navratri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at 5 PM on Sunday, delivering a festive message of reform and self-reliance. He announced the rollout of a new phase of GST reforms, calling it a milestone in India’s march toward Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Beginning September 22, the Prime Minister said, India will enter a new era of “Next-Generation GST Reforms” designed to simplify taxation, reduce prices, and accelerate growth. Modi described the move as a “GST Bachat Utsav”—a savings festival for every citizen.
इस बार नवरात्रि का यह शुभ अवसर बहुत विशेष है। GST बचत उत्सव के साथ-साथ स्वदेशी के मंत्र को इस दौरान एक नई ऊर्जा मिलने वाली है। आइए, विकसित और आत्मनिर्भर भारत के संकल्प की सिद्धि के लिए सामूहिक प्रयासों में जुट जाएं।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 22, 2025
Key Highlights from PM Modi’s Announcement:
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Simpler Tax System: The GST structure will now have just two slabs, replacing the complex multi-rate system.
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Cheaper Essentials: Food, medicines, and life insurance will cost less, with 99% of items previously taxed at 12% now under 5%.
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Middle-Class Relief: From homes and cars to TVs, refrigerators, and even travel, expenses will drop significantly.
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Boost to MSMEs: Small businesses and cottage industries will gain from reduced tax burdens, enabling expansion and innovation.
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Economic Growth: The reforms are aimed at faster growth, equitable state development, and increased investment.
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‘One Nation, One Tax’ Realized: Modi declared the long-cherished dream fulfilled with this reform.
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Swadeshi Push: The PM urged citizens to prefer Indian-made goods, underlining that “what India manufactures must be world-class.”
Calling citizens the center of governance with the motto “Nagrik Devo Bhavo” (Citizen is God), Modi said the reforms are not just economic but also a cultural commitment to self-reliance, cooperation between states and the Centre, and pride in Indian manufacturing.
