India GST Calculator
India GST calculator adds or removes GST at any slab rate (5%, 12%, 18%, 28%) for 2026. Default 18%: a net price of 1,000 INR becomes 1,180 INR including GST. Supports CGST plus SGST (intra-state) and IGST (inter-state) calculations.
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GST-Free Items
- -Fresh fruits and vegetables
- -Milk, bread, and natural honey
- -Education services
- -Healthcare services
- -Public transport
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India GST calculator for 2026. India uses a four-slab GST system: 5% (essential items, transport), 12% (processed food, business class air travel), 18% (most services, electronics, standard goods), and 28% (luxury goods, cars, aerated drinks, tobacco). GST replaced multiple indirect taxes on 1 July 2017. Composition scheme available for small businesses under INR 1.5 crore turnover.
Disclaimer: This calculator uses publicly available rules effective as of Jan 1, 2025 (version 1.0). Results are for informational purposes only. Always verify with official sources or a qualified professional. Last reviewed: Mar 1, 2026.
Formula
India has four GST slabs. Enter the applicable rate. For intra-state: CGST = GST/2, SGST = GST/2. For inter-state: IGST = full GST amount.
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What are the GST slabs in India?
India has four GST rates: 5% (packaged food, economy travel, footwear under INR 500), 12% (processed food, business class, apparel INR 1,000+), 18% (most services, electronics, restaurant dining with AC), and 28% (luxury cars, aerated drinks, cement, tobacco). Some items like fresh food and milk are 0%.
What is the default GST rate for services?
Most services in India attract 18% GST, including IT services, consulting, telecommunications, banking, and restaurant dining in air-conditioned establishments. Some services like transport and budget hotels are at 5% or 12%.
How is GST split between CGST and SGST?
For intra-state sales, GST is split equally between CGST (Central) and SGST (State). An 18% GST item: 9% CGST + 9% SGST. For inter-state sales, the full rate is collected as IGST (Integrated GST) by the central government.
What items are exempt from GST in India?
Fresh fruits, vegetables, milk, bread, natural honey, curd, eggs, unprocessed grains, and fresh meat are exempt (0%). Education services, healthcare, and public transport are also exempt.
What is the GST Composition Scheme?
Small businesses with turnover under INR 1.5 crore (INR 75 lakh for services) can opt for the Composition Scheme, paying a flat 1-6% without collecting GST from customers. They cannot claim input tax credits and must file simplified quarterly returns.
When was GST introduced in India?
India GST launched on 1 July 2017, replacing a complex web of central and state indirect taxes including excise duty, service tax, VAT, CST, and octroi. It was the biggest tax reform in Indian history, creating a unified national market.
How do I file GST returns in India?
Regular taxpayers file GSTR-1 (outward supplies, monthly by 11th), GSTR-3B (summary return with payment, monthly by 20th). Composition dealers file CMP-08 quarterly. All filing is online through the GST portal (gst.gov.in).
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