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GST reforms to empower Youth, Promote Fitness and Enhance Ease of Living

Published: Sep 09, 2025

 

By TIOLCorplaws News Service

NEW DELHI, SEP 09, 2025: THE recent reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) announced by the Government of India represent a forward-looking step towards empowering the nation's youth, advancing healthier lifestyles, and enhancing overall ease of living. These measures hold significance for the youth and sports sectors, aligning closely with national initiatives such as the Fit India Movement and ongoing efforts to strengthen youth-centric mobility and infrastructure. These reforms are poised to promote increased participation in sports and fitness activities, and broader access to opportunities for young citizens across the country.

Fitness for All: Making Healthy Lifestyles Affordable

The reduction of GST on gyms and fitness centres from 18% to 5% will make quality fitness facilities more accessible to citizens, particularly urban professionals and young people. This step is expected to encourage greater participation in fitness activities and preventive healthcare, directly supporting the objectives of the Fit India Movement. By lowering costs, the reform will enable more individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles and build a stronger culture of fitness across the nation.

Eco-Friendly Transport at Pocket-Friendly Price

The reduction of GST on bicycles and their parts from 12% to 5% will make eco-friendly transport more accessible and affordable for citizens. This move is expected to encourage greater bicycle usage among students, young professionals, and fitness enthusiasts, while also supporting sustainable and environment-friendly mobility solutions.

Play More, Pay Less

The reduction of GST from toys to sports goods from 12% to 5% will bring sports-related products within easier reach of aspiring and active sportspersons, and all young people. This step is expected to encourage greater participation in indoor and outdoor games, and promote recreational activities among children and youth. By making sports goods and toys more pocket-friendly, the reforms contribute to strengthening India's sporting ecosystem while also supporting the holistic development of the nation's Yuva Shakti .

Boosting Youth Mobility: Cheaper Two-Wheelers

The decision to reduce GST on two-wheelers up to 350cc, including commuter bikes, from 28% to 18% will also bring substantial relief to students, young professionals, and gig economy workers. Two-wheelers remain the primary mode of transport in rural and semi-urban India, and the reduced tax burden is expected to lower purchase costs, make vehicle ownership more affordable, and easing the financial load on young professionals.

Driving Affordability: Small Cars Become Cheaper

Similarly, the reduction of GST on small cars from 28% to 18% will make vehicles in the affordable segment cheaper, encouraging first-time buyers and young families to invest in personal mobility. This reform is expected to enhance ease of living by broadening access to convenient and cost-effective transportation options.

These measures are in line with the Government's vision of creating a fit, mobile, and empowered young India, while driving inclusive growth and expanding opportunities for all sections of society.

 

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