Bhopal News: After 50 Days Of GST 2.0, Kitchen Budgets Largely Unchanged

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Almost 50 days after GST 2.0 came into effect, household kitchen budgets in the city show little change. Grocery store owners said the revised tax rates have led to only nominal price drops for a few items. Middle-class families report no noticeable reduction in monthly grocery bills.

Afsan Afsar, a school teacher, said her six-member family’s monthly grocery bill remains Rs 16,000, unchanged from the old tax regime. “Bread and butter cost the same, and eggs have gone up from Rs 160 to Rs 184 per tray,” she said.

Vandana Nayak, a homemaker, said the prices of items she regularly buys remain steady. “Half-litre packs of Amul skimmed milk (Rs 28) and whole milk (Rs 35) are unchanged. A packet of Aata bread is still Rs 45. Even if there is some drop, it won’t be mo