PM Modi addresses the nation on the eve of next-generation GST reforms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on 21 September 2025, announcing that the next-generation GST reforms would take effect from sunrise on 22 September, the first day of Navratri, as a 'GST savings festival'.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on 21 September 2025, the eve of Navratri. The Prime Minister said the next-generation GST reforms would come into effect with sunrise on 22 September, beginning a 'GST savings festival' (GST Bachat Utsav). Food items, medicines, soap, toothpaste and health and life insurance would be tax-free or taxed at 5%, and 99% of goods earlier taxed at 12% had moved to 5%. Together with this year's income tax relief, under which income up to ₹12 lakh became tax-free, the decisions would save people more than ₹2.5 lakh crore. The Prime Minister urged citizens and MSMEs to adopt the mantra of Swadeshi.
Key facts
- Date
- 21 Sep 2025, eve of Navratri
- Announcement
- Next-gen GST reforms effective from sunrise, 22 Sep 2025
- Theme
- GST Bachat Utsav (savings festival)
- 12% slab
- 99% of such goods moved to 5%
- Savings claimed
- Over ₹2.5 lakh crore (with income tax relief)
- Call
- Swadeshi; role of MSMEs
Practice MCQs 4 questions
In his address to the nation on 21 September 2025, what did PM Modi call the beginning of the next-generation GST reforms?
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Correct answer: D — GST Bachat Utsav (savings festival)
The Prime Minister said a 'GST savings festival' (GST Bachat Utsav) would begin from 22 September.
According to PM Modi's address of 21 September 2025, what share of goods earlier taxed at 12% GST moved to the 5% rate?
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Correct answer: B — 99%
The Prime Minister said 99%, i.e. nearly 100%, of goods earlier taxed at 12% had come under the 5% rate.
PM Modi said that the income tax and GST relief decisions taken in one year would save people more than:
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Correct answer: A — ₹2.5 lakh crore
Combining income tax and GST relief, the Prime Minister said people would save more than ₹2.5 lakh crore.
In his address of 21 September 2025, PM Modi said income up to what amount had been made tax-free this year?
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Correct answer: B — ₹12 lakh
The Prime Minister said the government made income up to ₹12 lakh tax-free this year.