Surely, when readers go through these lines today, the nation will already have stepped into a new economic era. The next-generation GST reforms will not only have come into force but will also have emerged as a ray of light strengthening the resolve of a self-reliant India. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the journey beginning on 22nd September 2025 is not confined to tax reforms alone—it symbolizes a vision that, after making “One Nation, One Tax” a reality, is now ushering in an age of “Savings and Convenience.” It would not be wrong to say that the GST Bachat Utsav is not merely a government initiative, but a genuine festival of relief for every household.
To understand the magnitude of these reforms, it is important to recall the past. For decades, citizens and traders in India were trapped in a complex web of multiple taxes—Octroi, Entry Tax, Sales Tax, Excise, VAT, and Service Tax. This not only made doing business cumbersome but also placed an extra burden on the common man’s pocket. Transporting goods from one city to another was so complicated that, at times, sending goods abroad seemed easier than moving them within the country. In 2017, the first phase of GST reforms began a new chapter in India’s economic history. Now, in 2025, these “next-generation” reforms are set to take that story to new heights.
The most significant impact of these reforms lies in their direct benefit to the common man. As the Prime Minister announced, only two tax slabs—5% and 18%—will remain. This will make daily essentials cheaper and ease access to healthcare, insurance, and household necessities. Medicines, soap, toothpaste, food items, and other essentials will either be tax-free or fall within the 5% bracket. This means that the government is directly helping the poor and middle class in realizing their aspirations. From buying a house to owning a scooter, a fridge, or even a car, dreams will now be within reach.
It is a fact that in the past eleven years, 250 million Indians have risen out of poverty to join the neo-middle class. This segment, with its ambitions and aspirations, is shaping the new narrative of India. When this class receives tax relief, finds new avenues of savings, and experiences ease of consumption, it strengthens not only household economies but also the overall economy of the nation. The GST Bachat Utsav is, therefore, not just a tax cut but a new confluence of prosperity, purchasing power, and progress.
These reforms have also energized entrepreneurs, traders, and especially the MSME sector. Small-scale industries and cottage businesses are the backbone of India’s economy. With a simplified tax structure and reduced burden, they will expand production, generate employment, and deliver world-class products that will bring India pride on the global stage. This is the very path envisioned by the Prime Minister in the dream of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
At this juncture, the call for Swadeshi carries deep significance. Just as the Swadeshi movement gave strength to India’s freedom struggle, today it can fuel the nation’s journey toward prosperity and self-reliance. If every household, every shop, and every individual resolves to “buy Swadeshi, sell Swadeshi,” it will create a powerful transformation within the economy. Freeing ourselves from dependence on foreign goods and supporting domestic industries will directly elevate India’s global identity and reputation.
This morning is not just a turn of the calendar—it is the dawn of a new era. 22nd September 2025 is not merely the date of implementing GST reforms; it is the morning of savings, convenience, and prosperity for the people. The Prime Minister’s gift will inscribe a golden chapter in India’s economic history. It is a step that will, in the years to come, place India firmly among developed nations. These reforms are not just for today—they are a guarantee for the future of generations to come.
It is no exaggeration to say that the morning of 22nd September 2025 is writing a new history. It is a dawn that strengthens the pledge of a self-reliant India. It is a dawn that brings smiles to the faces of millions and fills their hearts with renewed confidence. The GST Bachat Utsav is not merely a reform—it is a pledge of prosperity, a milestone in self-reliance, and a decisive step towards a developed India.DD