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A GST cut doesn’t always mean you will actually save money. ❌

Back in 2019, when GST on fast food was reduced from 18% to 5%, Domino’s, KFC, McDonald’s immediately hiked their base prices. The same happened in real estate - GST on under-construction flats dropped from 12% to 5%, but builders inflated the base price.

And this isn’t just an India problem. In countries like Australia, Canada, and Malaysia, tax cuts also don’t necessarily reach customers - companies quietly pocket the margin.

In India, we even have a law against this - the Anti-Profiteering Law, 2017. Under it, Hindustan Unilever was fined ₹500 crore. Giants like Nestlé and Patanjali have also come under the scanner. But here’s the harsh truth: out of 100 companies, only about 2 ever get caught… the rest easily stash the extra margin in their pockets.

So what’s the solution?

👉 Awareness and action.
We live in the internet era - expose companies that don’t pass on GST benefits.

And if any brand denies you the rightful benefit, you can file a complaint in the consumer court absolutely free (Consumer Helpline: 1800-11-4000).

For the middle class, even small amounts matter. That’s why raising your voice is important.

And don’t just stop there - share this message widely so more people know that “a GST cut doesn’t always mean lower prices for you.”