Updated On: 01 October, 2025 12:20 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The GST 2.0 regime, effective September 22, cut tax slabs to 5% and 18%, aimed at lowering consumer prices. However, several e-commerce platforms raised prices instead, drawing government scrutiny. Over 3,000 complaints have been filed as officials monitor compliance and review unfair trade practices

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The new GST reforms have surely impacted the pockets of the Indian customers in a significant manner. Prices of various products have been marginally slashed, which is ultimately befitting the consumers. However, the same is not the case when it comes to online shopping. Even after implementing the new GST reforms, prices of several products across e-commerce websites have seen a significant hike.
As reported by news agency INAS, the government has now asked some major e-commerce companies to explain why prices of certain products were raised even after the recent cuts in the goods and services tax (GST).