GST Council urged to cut household insecticide tax from 18 to 5 percent for disease control

Published on 24 April 2026

A tax cut could make vector control far cheaper

An EY-HICA report urges the GST Council to reduce tax on household insecticides from 18% to 5%. The proposal is aimed at lowering prices so more households can access these products, improving prevention efforts against vector-borne diseases. Supporters say it could strengthen India’s preventive healthcare approach by making hygiene and vector control more affordable and widespread.

Report recommends GST on household insecticides drop to 5%
Current rate is 18%, making products relatively expensive
Cheaper insecticides could improve access for households
Move framed as support for prevention of vector-borne diseases

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GST Council urged to cut household insecticide tax from 18 to 5 percent for disease control

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