56th GST Council Recommends Retail Sale Price–Based Valuation Under GST for Pan Masala, Cigarettes, and Other Tobacco Products with Amendments to CGST Rules, 2017

The 56th meeting of the GST Council was held in New Delhi on September 03, 2025 under the chairpersonship of the Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. The GST Council inter-alia made the recommendations relating to changes in GST tax rates, provide relief to individuals, common man, aspirational middle class and measures for facilitation of trade in GST.

OTHER MEASURES PERTAINING TO LAW & PROCEDURE

The Council recommended retail sale price-based valuation under GST for Pan Masala, Cigarettes, Gutkha, Chewing Tobacco, Zarda, Scented tobacco and Unmanufactured Tobacco. Accordingly, consequent amendments in CGST Rules, 2017 and notifications will be carried out.

The Press Release can be accessed at: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2163555

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