New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt Navratri greetings to the nation in a letter addressed to fellow citizens, while also highlighting the benefits of the newly launched Next Generation GST 2.0 reforms.

Sharing the letter on his official social media account, PM Modi conveyed his wishes for good health, happiness, and prosperity for all families during the festival.

The Next Generation GST reforms, effective from September 22, 2025, mark the beginning of a nationwide ‘GST Bachat Utsav’ or GST Savings Festival.

Under the new reforms, there are primarily two tax slabs of 5% and 18%, aimed at simplifying taxation and providing direct benefits to citizens across all sections of society, including farmers, women, youth, the poor, middle-class households, traders, and MSMEs.

Essential items such as food, medicines, soap, toothpaste, insurance, and many others are now either tax-free or included in the 5% slab. Goods earlier taxed at 12% have largely been shifted to 5%, boosting savings and reducing household expenses.

PM Modi emphasized that these reforms, combined with recent income tax cuts providing zero tax up to Rs 12 lakh of annual income, will result in total savings of nearly Rs 2.5 lakh crore for citizens.

These savings are expected to ease expenses related to housing, vehicles, household appliances, travel, and other lifestyle needs, while promoting greater investments and economic growth across states.

Highlighting the economic and social benefits, PM Modi urged citizens and traders to embrace Made-in-India products, supporting local artisans, industries, and job creation for youth.

He also encouraged state governments to further improve the investment climate and support local manufacturing, reinforcing the vision of a self-reliant and developed India by 2047.

Concluding his message, PM Modi wished the nation a joyous Navratri and a season of happiness, savings, and prosperity through the GST Savings Festival, underscoring that the new reforms will strengthen the country’s journey towards economic growth and ease of doing business.

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