Monthly Grocery Bill Will Get Cheaper: See How Much You’ll Save on Flour, Sugar, Paneer, Snacks, Ice Cream, Oil

New Delhi: From September 22, 2025, everyday grocery items will become significantly cheaper due to the GST reforms. The new rates will bring relief to the common consumer as many food and daily-use products will now either attract only 5% GST or be completely tax-free.

If you were to buy the same groceries after September 22, your bill would be lower, helping you save money on essential items.

Products That Will Become Cheaper

The GST rate on the following products will either drop to 5% or become zero, making them more affordable:

• Flour (including whole wheat and bread)

• Paneer

• Bhujia, Snacks

• Instant Noodles

• Packaged Juices, Jams

• Butter, Ghee, Cheese, Dairy Whitener

• Cornflakes and other breakfast cereals

• Ice Cream, Sweets

• Drawing Books (stationery items)

• Almonds, Dry Fruits

Estimated GST Changes

Product	Old GST	New GST	Price Impact
Packaged Flour	5%	0%	Slightly cheaper
Packaged Sugar	5%	5%	No significant change
Tea Leaves	5-12%	5%	Slight reduction
Instant Noodles	12%	5%	Cheaper
Bhujia	12%	5%	Cheaper
Packaged Paneer	5%	0%	Tax-free, most affordable
Dairy Whitener	12%	5%	Cheaper
Spices	5%	5%	No significant change
Almonds	12%	5%	Cheaper
Juice	12-18%	5%	Cheaper
Jam	12%	5%	Cheaper
Coconut Oil	18%	5%	Cheaper
Ice Cream	18%	5%	Significantly cheaper
Cornflakes	12%	5%	Cheaper
Drawing Book	12%	0%	Tax-free, cheaper

Estimated Savings

• Old total bill: ₹2,854

• Estimated savings: ₹200–₹350

• New total bill: Approximately ₹2,500–₹2,650

After September 22, essential grocery items like flour, paneer, bhujia, instant noodles, juices, ice cream, and more will be much cheaper. Some products will become completely tax-free, while others will have a reduced GST of 5%. This means your next grocery purchase will put less strain on your wallet, giving you notable savings.