GST cuts: Only 10% consumers saw full benefit on groceries

India Sep 28, 2025

A new LocalCircles survey shows just 10% of people actually got the full benefit from recent GST cuts on packaged food and medicines.
Appliances did a bit better at 30%, while vehicles topped the list—70% said they received the full price drop after booking or buying.

Huge 87% want government to step in

With trust running low, a huge 87% want the government to step in and make sure companies don't keep the savings for themselves.
For now, there's still a big gap between what's promised and what shoppers really get—especially when it comes to everyday essentials like food and medicine.