By Malik 
The Government of India has rolled out GST 2.0 reforms, effective September 22, 2025. This is the biggest tax reform since GST was first introduced in 2017. Under the new system, the earlier four tax slabs of 5%, 12%, 18% and 28% have been simplified into just two slabs – 5% and 18%.
This change has triggered a wave of price cuts across major FMCG brands, making food, beverages, and daily essentials more affordable for consumers. From Maggi noodles and Nescafé coffee to Amul butter, Mother Dairy milkshakes, Nutella, and Licious ready meals, companies have already started sharing revised prices through distributors, websites, and newspaper ads.
11 Popular Food Brands and Their New Prices
1. Dabur
- Real Juice (1L): ₹122 (earlier ₹130)
- Chyawanprakash (900g): ₹440 (earlier ₹475)
- Hajmola (120 tabs): ₹65 (earlier ₹70)
2. Maggi & Nescafé (Nestlé India)
- Maggi Noodles (600g pack): ₹116 (earlier ₹120 for 500g)
- Nescafé Classic (45g): ₹235 (₹30 cut)
- Nescafé Gold: ₹755 (earlier ₹850)
3. Amul
- Butter (100g): ₹58 (earlier ₹62)
- Ghee (1L): ₹610 (earlier ₹650)
- Paneer (200g): ₹95 (earlier ₹99)
- Processed Cheese Block (1kg): ₹545 (₹30 cut)
- Ice cream starts at ₹9 (earlier ₹10)
4. Mother Dairy
- UHT Milk (tetra pack): Cheaper by ₹2
- Ghee (1kg): ₹30 reduction
- Cheese Cubes (180g): ₹135 (earlier ₹145)
- Milkshakes (180ml): ₹28 (earlier ₹30)
- Safal Frozen French Fries (400g): ₹95 (earlier ₹100)
- Pouch milk remains unchanged (exempt from GST).
5. Tropicana & Aquafina (PepsiCo)
- Tropicana Apple Juice (1L): ₹105 (earlier ₹115)
- Mango Slice (1.2L): ₹65 (earlier ₹70)
- Aquafina Water (1L): ₹18 (earlier ₹20)
6. Ferrero (Nutella & Ferrero Rocher)
- Nutella (350g): ₹399 (earlier ₹449)
- Ferrero Rocher (300g): ₹879 (earlier ₹979)
7. ITC
- Cow Ghee (1L): ₹1,010 (earlier ₹1,080)
- Sunfeast Marie Light (956g): ₹150 (earlier ₹170)
8. Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL)
- Cow Ghee (1L): ₹750 (earlier ₹800)
9. Hindustan Unilever (HUL)
- Price cuts announced for Horlicks, Kissan Jam, and Bru Coffee (effective September 22).
10. Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters
- Price cuts across 180+ cafés, effective by the end of the month.
11. Licious
- GST on Ready-to-Cook and Ready-to-Eat meals reduced from 12% to 5%.
- Products include marinated meats, curries, grills, kebabs, and ready meals.
- Customers to get a direct 7% benefit on these items.
What It Means for Consumers
With GST 2.0, everyday essentials and indulgent products are now more affordable. From dairy and beverages to chocolates, coffee, and even ready-to-eat meals, this reform is expected to boost consumption and provide relief to households.