The Goods and Services Tax Council approved new GST reforms. The council reduced the slabs to 5% and 18%. Nirmala Sitharaman announced the changes. The revised rates take effect from September 22. Consumer electronics like ACs and TVs will see a price cut. Mobile phone and laptop GST rates remain unchanged. Air conditioners and dishwashers will also become cheaper. Post navigation Watch: Passenger plugs cooler in train socket; meme fest follows GST rate cut on cement, materials: Home prices to dip; move to boost housing demand