Why solar GST is 8.9 %, not 18.
From 22 Sept 2025, solar devices pay 5 % and services 18 %. A system's value is taken as 70 % goods and 30 % services.
System, before GST
₹1,00,000
Goods ₹70,000 × 5 %
₹3,500
Services ₹30,000 × 18 %
₹5,400
GST, blended 8.9 %
₹8,900
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Rates file as of 2026-09-27. 1 of 1 figures are verified against a primary source. 0 are not verified and are marked below.
GST on rooftop solar
Solar devices 5% from 22 Sep 2025, services 18%. The 70:30 goods:services split gives a blended 8.9%. Provided as already-verified by the requester; not re-derived in this pass. Corrected the notification series from the site placeholder's 'Central Tax' to 'Integrated Tax' per the confirmed citation.
CBIC Notification No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)
Effective 2025-09-22
Verified
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