In a significant move ahead of the festive season, the Modi government's next-generation GST reforms come into effect today, September 22, 2025.
Following the address to the nation on the eve of the rollout of the new GST tax slabs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a letter to the citizens on X and said, "This festive season, let's celebrate the 'GST Bachat Utsav'! Lower GST rates mean more savings for every household and greater ease for businesses."
In the letter, PM Modi extended Navratri greetings to the nation and announced the rollout under what he called the Next Generation GST, coinciding with the launch of a nationwide “GST Bachat Utsav” or “GST Savings Festival.”
PM Modi said, “This year, the festive season brings an added reason to rejoice. From September 22nd, the Next