Modi announces GST Bachat Utsav starting 22 Sep, simplifying slabs to 5% and 18% nationwide.

• Most daily items like food, medicines, and toiletries shift to 5% tax or become tax‑free today.
• Savings from GST cuts, combined with income‑tax relief expected to exceed Rs 2.5 lakh crore for the nation.
• Benefits target the poor, middle class, youth, farmers, women, shopkeepers, traders, and entrepreneurs equally across the country.