How much GST is on clothes?
5% / 18%GST on clothes: 5% up to ₹2,500, 18% above that
GST on clothes is 5% up to ₹2,500, 18% above. The price on the shelf already includes it, so nothing is added at the till — the tax is worked backwards out of what you paid.
| You pay | Rate | GST inside it |
|---|---|---|
| ₹500 | 5% | ₹24 |
| ₹2,000 | 5% | ₹95 |
| ₹10,000 | 18% | ₹1,525 |
Questions people ask
What is the GST rate on clothes?
5% up to ₹2,500 and 18% above it — the rate depends on the price.
How much GST is inside a ₹2,000 purchase?
₹95. The price includes the tax, so it is found by working backwards: the amount divided by 1.05, subtracted from the amount. The seller keeps ₹1,905.
Did the GST on clothes change?
The rate here is from the GST 2.0 schedule that took effect on 22 September 2025, which reorganised the rate slabs.
Is the GST added at the counter or already in the price?
Already in it. Retail prices in India are quoted inclusive of GST, so the tax is part of the figure on the label rather than something added to it.
Rates as of 22 September 2025. Source: GST Council 56th meeting — the GST 2.0 rate schedule, CBIC. Close, not exact — treat them as a guide.
What do you pay in a whole year?
This page answers one question. The app adds up all of it — income tax and the tax hidden inside petrol, food orders, bills and big purchases — for the financial year so far. No account, and your entries stay on your phone.
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