17-years of wait ended last night when Goods and Service Tax (GST) was officially launched by President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

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With the motto of "One Nation-One Tax-One Market", GST is expected to benefit stakeholders namely industry, government and consumer. It will lower the cost of goods and services, give a boost to the economy and make the products and services globally competitive, giving a major boost to ‘Make in India’ initiative. 

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A four slab tax rate structure of 5%, 12%, 18% and 28% has been adopted for GST. According to the government, 81% of items to fall below or in 18% GST slab. 

The single tax structure is supposed to bring down prices for most households. 

Soon after the launch, retail chain run by Future Group, Big Bazaar offered discounts ranging between 2-22% on selected food and grocery items for two hours. 

Reportedly, Big Bazaar announced sale started at 12am last night and went on for two hours with the revised prices. 

If you are still thinking what items will come under which tax structure, then here's a list for you. 

Items that will attract 0% GST

GST @ 5%

GST @ 12%

GST @ 18%