Raipur chhattisgarh VISHESH The GST rate cut on Air Conditioners (28% to 18%), Dishwashers and TVs (LCD, LED)
is a dual win.
It increases affordability for consumers while strengthening India’s electronics
manufacturing ecosystem.
● Lower GST directly stimulates demand for ACs and large TVs, expanding the
market size for domestic producers.
● It will create stronger backward linkages in components like compressors,
displays, and semiconductors.
● Expands opportunities for MSMEs in plastics, wiring, cooling systems, LED
panels, and assembly services.
● It will support localisation efforts, reducing import dependence.
● Lowering of GST on dishwashers will improve ease of living.
Monitors and Projectors (non-TV) (28% → 18%)
- The rate cut will lower costs for educational institutions, offices, and digital
learning centres. - Affordable ICT hardware will strengthen the IT sector and start-up ecosystem.
Electric accumulators (non-Li-ion, including power banks) (28% → 18%) - The cut will make energy storage solutions more affordable, improving access to
backup power for digital devices. - It encourages wider use of efficient energy systems in households and
workplaces.
Two-way radios (walkie-talkies) (12% → 5%) - The reduction lowers procurement costs for police, paramilitary and defence
forces. - This strengthens internal security communication infrastructure.
Renewable energy devices and solar panels / photovoltaic cells (12% → 5%)
This move significantly lowers the cost of renewable energy deployment at both
household and industrial levels.
- It supports the dual goals of Digital India and Green India by encouraging
affordable clean power.
Composting machines (12% → 5%) - The rate cut will encourage adoption of waste-to-energy and composting
technologies. - It supports the vision of sustainable and smart cities through better waste
management.
