Raipur, Oct 16, 2025

The recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform is having a visible impact across markets, with traders and consumers alike reporting significant benefits. Shopkeepers say the reduction in GST rates has led to a noticeable drop in prices, spurring consumer demand and resulting in higher sales volumes.

Ashish Agarwal, a local FMCG product seller in Raipur city, told IANS that his business has doubled compared to last Diwali. “The government has reduced taxes on everything from toothpaste to hair oil and baby diapers. Because of this, people are buying more than before,” he said.

In the automobile sector, Aditya Sen, a sales executive in Raipur, said that the new GST rates have lowered vehicle prices, attracting a surge in buyers. “Sales have gone up sharply and the nu

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