AdvertisementIn re Chehar Industry Private Limited (GST AAR Gujarat) The Gujarat Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) considered an application filed by M/s. Chehar Industry Private Limited seeking clarification regarding the classification and GST rate applicable to washing/laundry soap in bar or cake form following Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate) dated 17.09.2025, effective from 22.09.2025. The applicant submitted that it manufactures and trades semi-detergent oil base soaps and detergent soaps under the brands “Chehar” and “Tavas” in various sizes and fragrances.