Goods & Service Tax (GST) 10 October 2026
GST Council Keeps Mobile Phone Tax at 18%
The GST Council's meeting on October 8 confirmed that the tax rate on mobile phones remains unchanged at 18%, rejecting industry calls for a reduction. Smartphone manufacturers will continue to face the existing levy, affecting pricing and margins across the market.
The GST Council met on October 8 and decided to keep the mobile phone GST at 18%.
- Industry had asked for a cut, but the council held firm.
- Manufacturers will bear the unchanged levy, which could keep phone prices higher.
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