India, Sept. 9 -- The government has allowed manufacturers, packaging firms and importers to change MRP on unsold stock to reflect the new GST rates, until 31 December 2025 or till stocks last-whichever is earlier.

"The revised prices must reflect GST changes only. The old MRP must remain visible," Pralhad Joshi, the union minister for consumer affairs, food and public distribution, said in a post on X. "Any increase or decrease in prices can only match the tax change. This measure ensures transparency and protects consumer interests."

According to a notice issued by the union consumer affairs ministry, the "new" MRP has to be either stamped, stuck on and printed on the packaging of the product, in a way that the original MRP is still v...