Indian Railways cuts prices of Rail Neer, other packaged drinking water bottles after GST reforms
Indian Railways on Sunday announced a cut in the maximum retail price of Rail Neer, from Rs.15 to Rs.14 for a one-litre bottle and from Rs.10 to Rs.9 for a half-litre, passing on the benefits of the historic GST reforms to passengers.
Apart from Rail Neer, maximum retail price of IRCTC/Railways shortlisted packaged drinking water bottles of other brands sold in railway premises/trains shall also be revised from Rs.15/- to Rs.14/- per bottle of one litre and 10/- to Rs.9/- per bottle of 500 ml capacity.
These instructions shall be made applicable from September 22.
Recently, the Indian Railways identified trucks, and air-conditioners among relevant items where the Goods and Services Tax rate rationalisation needs to be diligently ensured during procurement. Works contract provided by sub-contractors, and services of goods transport agencies will also be cheaper by the lowered rates effective next week. In a written directive, the Railway Board said necessary checks should be exercised at the time of processing supplier bills to avoid any errors in the payment.
Granite, marble, and travertine blocks, sand lime bricks or stone inlay work, clinkers, electric accumulators, including separators, and electrical ignition are also among items of interest for the national transporter.
