Archive · 30 Dec 2025
GST on Air, Water Purifiers May Drop to 5%
The GST Council is thinking about lowering the tax on air and water purifiers from 18% to 5%.
This could make these items cheaper, helping more people buy them, especially since the air is getting dirtier and clean water is not always easy to find.
The Delhi High Court has asked the government to consider this change quickly.
Some people, like former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, want the tax to be completely removed, while others think a 5% tax is fair.
The court is also looking at whether air purifiers should be considered medical devices because they help protect people from harmful particles in the air.
GST Council may reduce GST on air and water purifiers from 18% to 5%.
Potential price reduction of 10-15% could improve affordability for lower-income families.
Delhi High Court urged the government to consider GST reduction amid worsening air quality.
Court hearing a PIL to declare air purifiers as medical devices due to their health benefits.
Stakeholders have differing opinions: Kejriwal wants GST abolition, trade bodies propose 5% rate.
- Who
- GST Council, Delhi High Court, Stakeholders (Kejriwal, Trade Bodies)
- What
- Potential GST reduction on air and water purifiers
- When
- Next GST Council meeting date unknown
- Where
- India, with focus on Delhi-NCR
- Why
- To improve affordability and address worsening air quality and water safety
- Current GST Rate
- 18%
- Proposed GST Rate
- 5%
- Potential Price Reduction
- 10-15%
- Last GST Council Meeting
- September 2023
- Court Involvement
- Delhi High Court
- PIL Argument
- Air purifiers as medical devices
- HEPA Filters Role
- Reduce PM2.5, PM10 exposure
- Stakeholder Positions
- Kejriwal: Abolish GST; Trade Bodies: 5% rate
