GST on Wedding Clothes: The wedding industry in India is about 4.5 lakh crores, and has a large part of lehenga-gown. Due to increase in tax, big brands will not only increase prices, even small shopkeepers can put its burden on customers. But some experts say that this increase will not affect the market much in the long run, because people spend heartily for marriage.
New GST Slabs On Clothes: The wedding season is coming and every bride is preparing to decorate her dream lehenga. But this time your wedding lehenga is going to have a little tax on the glow. Yes, since 22 September 2025, GST rates on lehenga, evening gowns and Indo-Western clothes are increasing.
Now these beautiful costumes priced more than Rs 2500 will have to pay 18% GST instead of 12%. So get ready, because this time the wedding budget can be a bit more heavy.
What is the new rule?
Earlier, readymade clothes and lehengas priced more than 1000 rupees used to take 12% GST. But now the government changed the rules. If your lehenga or evening gown is more than Rs 2500, then you have to pay 18% tax on it. That is, if your dream lehenga is Rs 10,000, then earlier you used to pay 1200 rupees tax, but now you will have to pay 1800 rupees. And when it comes to wedding lehengas, which usually starts at Rs 5000, then this tax will fall directly on the pocket.
What will be the effect on the wedding season?
The wedding season is celebrated with pomp in India. The shops of gleaming lehenga, gowns and Indo-Western dressage are crowded in the markets. But this tax increase can increase the tension of bride and their family. From the famous Chandni Chowk Market of Delhi to the designer stores of Mumbai, the prices of lehengas are already touching the sky. Now they will become more expensive with 18% GST. A shopkeeper said, “Customers already bargains about prices. Now they will think more due to increasing tax.”
What was the story earlier?
Do you know that just used to enter only 1% on clothes? Yes, before 2017, clothes were largely free from tax mess. But when GST came into force, clothes were also brought under its purview. Since then, the tax burden on readymade clothes and lehengas increased. Now these new rates can disturb the excitement of marriage.
What to do bride?
So now the bride should stop wearing a lehenga of your dreams? no way. You can reduce this tax hit with a little smart planning. For example, shop from small designers or local markets, where quality is good and prices are slightly low. Or take advantage of cell and off-season discounts. And yes, if your budget is tight, then there is an option to take a lehenga on rent.
Market mood
According to research, the wedding industry in India is about Rs 4.5 lakh crore, and there is a large part of lehenga-gown. Due to increase in tax, big brands will not only increase prices, even small shopkeepers can put its burden on customers. But some experts say that this increase will not affect the market much in the long run, because people spend heartily for marriage. Nevertheless, this wedding season is sure to put a little more emphasis on the pocket.
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