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From today September 22 2025 the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on milk and dairy products has been reduced after a decision taken during the 56th GST Council meeting on September 3. As per the revised rates Mother Dairy and Amul have announced price cuts on UHT milk paneer ghee butter cheese and other dairy items. The government’s move to remove or lower GST on packaged milk and dairy products was to make these essentials more affordable for households across India. Brands have confirmed that the benefit of reduced GST will be passed on directly to consumers. Mother Dairy GST Price Cut Product Old GST New GST UHT Milk (Tetra Pack) 5% 0% Paneer 5% 0% Ghee 12% 5% Butter 12% 5% Cheese 12% 5% Milkshakes 12% 5% Amul GST New Rates From Today GCMMF which markets dairy items under Amul brand on Saturday announced reduction of retail prices of more than 700 product packs including ghee butter ice cream bakery and frozen snacks as it decided to pass on benefits of the GST rate cut to consumers. The new price will be effective from September 22. In a statement Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) announced revision in price list of more than 700 product packs offering full benefit of GST reduction to its customers effective September 22 2025. This revision is across the range of product categories like butter ghee UHT milk ice cream cheese paneer chocolates bakery range frozen dairy and potato snacks condensed milk peanut spread malt-based drink etc GCMMF said. The MRP of butter (100 gm) has been reduced to Rs 58 from Rs 62. Ghee rates have been cut by Rs 40 to Rs 610 per litre. The MRP of Amul processed cheese block (1kg) has been cut by Rs 30 to Rs 545 per kg. The new MRP of frozen paneer (200 gm) will be Rs 95 from September 22 as against Rs 99 now. (With Inputs From PTI)