<h1>GST on Alcohol-Based Sanitizers Stays at 18% to Protect Domestic Production Under Atmanirbhar Bharat Policy.</h1> The GST rate on alcohol-based hand sanitizers is set at 18%, similar to other disinfectants like soaps and anti-bacterial liquids. The GST Council, comprising the Central and state governments, determines these rates. Inputs for sanitizer production, such as chemicals and packaging, also incur an 18% GST. Reducing the GST rate could create an inverted duty structure, disadvantaging domestic manufacturers compared to importers, which contradicts the Atmanirbhar Bharat policy. Lowering the GST rate may not benefit consumers if domestic production suffers due to this structure.