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GST (Goods and Services Tax) Kya Hai? — Matlab, Definition & Example

Definition

GST India ka unified indirect tax hai jo VAT, service tax, excise duty ki jagah aaya. 1 July 2017 se lagu, 4 slabs hain: 5%, 12%, 18%, 28%.

💡 Real Example

When you buy a phone for ₹20,000, you pay 18% GST (₹3,600), so the total price becomes ₹23,600. The GST collected is shared between Centre (CGST) and State (SGST).

🇬🇧 English Mein (GST (Goods and Services Tax))

GST is India's unified indirect tax that replaced multiple taxes like VAT, service tax, excise duty, and customs surcharge. Implemented on 1 July 2017, it has 4 slabs: 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%. GST is managed by the GST Council headed by the Union Finance Minister.

❓ Common Questions

GST (Goods and Services Tax) kya hai simple words mein?
GST India ka unified indirect tax hai jo VAT, service tax, excise duty ki jagah aaya. 1 July 2017 se lagu, 4 slabs hain: 5%, 12%, 18%, 28%.
GST (Goods and Services Tax) ka ek example do?
When you buy a phone for ₹20,000, you pay 18% GST (₹3,600), so the total price becomes ₹23,600. The GST collected is shared between Centre (CGST) and State (SGST).
GST (Goods and Services Tax) ko English mein kya kehte hain?
English mein ise GST (Goods and Services Tax) kehte hain. GST is India's unified indirect tax that replaced multiple taxes like VAT, service tax, excise duty, and customs surcharge. Implemented on 1 July 2017, it has 4 slabs: 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%. GST is ma