18% GST on ₹25,000
18% of ₹25,000 is ₹4,500. If ₹25,000 is the price before GST, the total is ₹29,500. If ₹25,000 already includes 18% GST, the price before tax is ₹21,186.44 and the GST in it is ₹3,813.56.
₹25,000: GST exclusive vs inclusive
| ₹25,000 + GST | ₹25,000 incl. GST | |
|---|---|---|
| Price before GST | ₹25,000 | ₹21,186.44 |
| GST @ 18% | ₹4,500 | ₹3,813.56 |
| Total | ₹29,500 | ₹25,000 |
- Exclusive (adding GST): GST = ₹25,000 × 18 ÷ 100 = ₹4,500.
- Inclusive (removing GST): base = ₹25,000 × 100 ÷ 118 = ₹21,186.44; GST = ₹25,000 − ₹21,186.44 = ₹3,813.56.
CGST, SGST and IGST split
Within a state, the 18% is split equally into CGST and SGST (UTGST in union territories without a legislature) at 9% each. On a sale to another state, or an import, the full 18% is charged as IGST.
| ₹25,000 + GST | ₹25,000 incl. GST | |
|---|---|---|
| CGST @ 9% | ₹2,250 | ₹1,906.78 |
| SGST / UTGST @ 9% | ₹2,250 | ₹1,906.78 |
| or IGST @ 18% | ₹4,500 | ₹3,813.56 |
What is taxed at 18%
18% is the standard rate of GST 2.0 and covers most services (IT, telecom, professional and repair services among them) and many goods. Air conditioners, all TVs, dishwashers, small cars, motorcycles up to 350 cc, buses, trucks, three-wheelers and cement moved here from 28%, and all auto parts now pay a uniform 18%.
The rate for a particular item depends on its HSN code (goods) or SAC code (services), so confirm it in the CBIC rate notifications before you invoice.
₹25,000 at every GST rate
| Rate | GST | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 5% | ₹1,250 | ₹26,250 |
| 18% | ₹4,500 | ₹29,500 |
| 40% | ₹10,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 12% (pre-22 Sep 2025) | ₹3,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 28% (pre-22 Sep 2025) | ₹7,000 | ₹32,000 |
18% GST on other amounts
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Questions people ask
What is 18% GST on ₹25,000?
₹4,500. Added to a price of ₹25,000 before tax, the total is ₹29,500. Within a state that is ₹2,250 CGST plus ₹2,250 SGST; between states it is ₹4,500 IGST.
How much GST is included in ₹25,000 at 18%?
₹3,813.56. If ₹25,000 already includes 18% GST, the price before tax is ₹25,000 × 100 ÷ 118 = ₹21,186.44, and the GST in it is ₹3,813.56. Taking 18% off ₹25,000 directly (₹4,500) gives the wrong answer.
What is taxed at 18% GST?
Since 22 September 2025, 18% is the standard rate of GST, covering most services and many goods, including ACs, TVs, small cars, cement and auto parts. The exact rate depends on the HSN or SAC code, so check the CBIC rate notification for your item.