The Corporate GST Grab: Relief Becomes Loot“GST relief was meant for consumers, not corporate profiteering. At first glance, the offer was tempting: a 40% discount, bringing the price down to ₹539. That’s an 11% tax relief for this product, and we’ll save even more.”Fast-forward to September 24th, 2025. Retailers exploit it by leaving MRPs untouched and merely tweaking discounts — ensuring they pocket the entire GST relief while consumers get nothing. CBIC’s Crackdown: Ensuring GST Relief Reaches ConsumersFollowing the September 22, 2025 GST rate cuts, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has launched a nationwide monitoring and grievance redressal mechanism.