Add or remove GST at India's standard rate of 18%. Pre-set to INR — switch modes to work forwards from a net price or backwards from a GST-inclusive total.
₹5,000.00 × 1.18 = ₹5,900.00
Adding 18% GST to a pair of headphones priced at ₹5,000.00 (net) gives ₹5,900.00 gross — that's ₹900.00 of GST.
₹1,200.00 ÷ 1.18 = ₹1,016.95
Removing 18% GST from a restaurant bill marked ₹1,200.00 (gross) leaves ₹1,016.95 net — the GST portion is ₹183.05.
| Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|
| 18% standard | Most goods and services |
| 28% | Luxury & 'sin' goods — cars, tobacco, aerated drinks |
| 12% | Processed food, business-class travel, some phones |
| 5% | Essential items — packaged food, footwear under ₹1,000, transport |
| 0% | Fresh food, unbranded staples, books, health services |
Businesses in India generally must register for GST once taxable turnover reaches ₹40 lakh goods / ₹20 lakh services (₹20/10 lakh special states). GST registration and returns are administered by GST Network / CBIC.
The standard GST rate in India is 18%. Reduced rates of 28%, 12%, 5%, 0% apply to items such as luxury & 'sin' goods — cars, tobacco, aerated drinks. (Rates as of 2026-07-13.)
Divide the GST-inclusive price by 1.18 (that is, 1 + 18%). Removing 18% GST from a restaurant bill marked ₹1,200.00 (gross) leaves ₹1,016.95 net — the GST portion is ₹183.05.
Multiply the net price by 1.18. Adding 18% GST to a pair of headphones priced at ₹5,000.00 (net) gives ₹5,900.00 gross — that's ₹900.00 of GST.
You must register for GST in India once your taxable turnover reaches ₹40 lakh goods / ₹20 lakh services (₹20/10 lakh special states). Registration is handled by GST Network / CBIC.
Rates and thresholds shown as of 2026-07-13. Tax rules change — confirm current figures with GST Network / CBIC before relying on them.