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Small stores on slow track in passing on GST rate cut

Mint Chennai

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October 22, 2025

Small, but significant Small and unorganized retailers outside the GST system are a weak link in ensuring consumers see benefits of the tax cut.

- Gireesh Chandra Prasad gireesh.p@livemint.com

It has been nearly a month since the government's latest Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts came into effect, but chances are some packaged goods may still be sold at old prices in small retail stores.

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