GST-Free Products in India: Complete List
Updated On: 03 Apr 2025
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The Government of India exempts several essential goods from GST to ease the financial burden on consumers, especially for daily necessities and unprocessed products. Below is a comprehensive table of GST-free or exempted products in India:
📋 Table: List of GST-Exempted Products
| Category | GST-Free Products (Exempted) |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Products |
– Fresh fruits and vegetables (unprocessed) – Unbranded cereals (wheat, rice) – Pulses (dal) – Unbranded flour (atta, maida, besan) – Raw turmeric, ginger, garlic – Fresh & pasteurized milk – Eggs (not in powder form) – Jaggery (gur) – Natural honey (unbranded) – Unprocessed tea leaves |
| Food & Essentials |
– Salt (including iodized) – Puffed rice (murmura) – Non-branded bakery items – Water (except bottled) – Ice and snow – Prasadam |
| Animal & Livestock |
– Live animals (cattle, poultry, goats, etc.) – Meat (fresh, frozen, unprocessed) – Fresh fish – Animal semen (bovine) |
| Educational & Cultural Items |
– Children’s picture books – Printed books & newspapers – Braille books – Educational charts & maps – Slates & chalks – Manuscripts |
| Handloom & Khadi |
– Khadi fabrics (sold through KVIC) – Handloom fabrics (unstitched, unprocessed) |
| Health & Medical |
– Human blood & components – Vaccines under national immunization – All contraceptives – Sanitary napkins |
| Renewable Energy | – Solar power-based devices (partial exemption depending on structure) |
| Miscellaneous |
– Non-precious bangles (glass, plastic, metal) – Earthen pots & clay idols – Indian National Flag – Judicial papers & court stamps – Traditional agricultural tools (sickles, hand tools) |
💡 Note: GST exemption typically applies to unbranded and unprocessed goods. Once these items are branded, packaged, or processed, they may attract GST as per applicable rates.
🔗 Source for GST Exemptions:
Visit the official government portal for GST rate notifications and updates on exempt goods:
👉 https://gstcouncil.gov.in/gst-goods-rates
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