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Revised GST Brackets for Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Healthy Drinks at 5%, Sugary Beverages at 40%
The Indian government’s new GST framework, effective May 1 2026, places healthy or fruit-based drinks in a 5% bracket while sugary, carbonated and caffeinated beverages—including ready-to-drink mocktails—are taxed at a 40% rate with no compensation cess.
Is your business missing out on Government Incentives?
Discover how the PLI Scheme can boost your manufacturing growth, and how our Subsidy Consultant partner simplifies eligibility checks, documentation, and subsidy maximization.
Stop Letting "No Collateral" Stop Your Business Dreams
Learn how the CGTMSE scheme acts as a silent partner for entrepreneurs, providing government-backed guarantees for business loans without the need for personal property or gold.
Startup Founders, Are You Missing Out on a 100% Tax Holiday?
Learn how Section 80-IAC offers a 100% tax exemption for 3 consecutive years and why proper DPIIT recognition is the key to unlocking this strategic advantage.