India considers lowering 12% GST to 5% on items like toothpaste, boosting Colgate and Dabur shares by 1.67% and 0.6%.

• Plan targets toothpastes, umbrellas, and kitchenware to reduce prices and boost sales.
• Colgate and Dabur shares rose despite year-to-date declines of 8.6% and 4.2%.
• The government aims to increase consumer spending via tax restructuring in key sectors.