India, Sept. 22 -- The new reforms in Goods and Services Tax (GST) have kicked in today, making kitchen essentials, electronics and other usual daily supplies cheaper than earlier, giving much needed relief to the consumers.

The changes, the biggest overhaul since GST was introduced in 2017, will see the current 5 per cent, 12 per cent, 18 per cent and 28 per cent structure replaced with just two rates including 5 per cent and 18 per cent.

Under the new reforms, daily food and essentials, life and health insurance policies, automobiles and transport, electronics, appliances, stationery, beauty services, lifestyle services, and machinery have become cheaper.

The ultra-luxury items will be taxed at 40 per cent, while tobacco and related ...