Govt directs manufacturers to revise MRP on unsold stock as GST rates change

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....ovt directs manufacturers to revise MRP on unsold stock as GST rates change<BR>GST<BR>Dated:- 9-9-2025<BR>PTI<BR>New Delhi, Sep 9 (PTI) The government on Tuesday directed manufacturers and importers to declare revised maximum retail prices (MRP) on unsold stock to reflect changes in goods and services tax (GST) rates, with the deadline set for December 31 or until stocks are exhausted, whichever i....

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....s earlier. The directive comes as the government has reduced GST on various products and services, which will come into effect from September 22. "As per the new GST rates, manufacturers, packers, and importers can revise the MRP on unsold stock until 31st December 2025 (or until stock lasts)," Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said in a social media post on X. The minis....

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....ter emphasised that the revised prices must reflect GST changes only. "Any increase or decrease in price can only match the tax change," Joshi said. According to the directive, the new MRP should be declared with a sticker, stamp or online print, while ensuring the original MRP remains visible. The government has also mandated that manufacturers, packers or importers make at least two advertis....

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....ements in one or more newspapers regarding the price revision. They must also inform dealers and state/central government officials about the change in prices of such packages. Companies are required to inform consumers through advertisements and public notices. "This measure ensures transparency and protects consumer interests," Joshi added. The government has clarified that packaging mater....

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....ial or wrappers that could not be exhausted prior to the GST revision may be used for packing until December 31 or until such stock is exhausted, whichever is earlier, after making corrections in MRP on account of GST changes. PTI LUX MJH LUX SHW SHW<BR> News - Press release - PIB....