How much GST is on other stationery?
18%GST on other stationery — ₹305 inside a ₹2,000 purchase
GST on other stationery is 18%. Pencils, notebooks and erasers are 0%; a geometry box is 5%. The price on the shelf already includes it, so nothing is added at the till — the tax is worked backwards out of what you paid.
| You pay | GST inside it |
|---|---|
| ₹500 | ₹76 |
| ₹2,000 | ₹305 |
| ₹10,000 | ₹1,525 |
Questions people ask
What is the GST rate on other stationery?
18%.
How much GST is inside a ₹2,000 purchase?
₹305. The price includes the tax, so it is found by working backwards: the amount divided by 1.18, subtracted from the amount. The seller keeps ₹1,695.
Did the GST on other stationery change?
The rate here is from the GST 2.0 schedule that took effect on 1 May 2026, which reorganised the rate slabs.
Is the GST added at the counter or already in the price?
Already in it. Retail prices in India are quoted inclusive of GST, so the tax is part of the figure on the label rather than something added to it.
Rates as of 1 May 2026. Source: GST 2.0 schedule of 22 September 2025 (CBIC notifications 9, 10, 15 and 16 of 2025), as amended for tobacco from 1 February 2026 (19/2025) and for non-alcoholic beverages from 1 May 2026 (01/2026). Close, not exact — treat them as a guide.
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