Ministry of Mines hold GST reductions to benefit housing sector, small scale enterprises

In a statement issued on Thursday (September 11, 2025), the Ministry of Mines enumerated that the reduced GST rates recommended at the 56th meeting of the council would have a positive impact on the housing industry and small-scale enterprises. 

The council had recommended reducing the GST rate on marble and travertine blocks, granite blocks, sand lime bricks and certain household commodities made of brass, aluminium and copper, among other things, from 12% to 5%. 

Benefit to housing industry  

Particularly referring to the reduction in granite and marble, the statement noted the recommendations made after the 56th meeting of the council to be of particular value to the housing industry citing its wide usage there. For perspective, extraction of granite and marbles take place widely in states as Rajasthan, Gujarat and Karnataka. 

The ministry further stated the reduction of GST on sand lime bricks would help lower the expenditure for constructing low-cost housing, especially in rural areas.

Benefit to households 

Additionally, the ministry suggested the reduction of GST rates on brass kerosene pressure stove, from 12% to 5%, would support rural and low-income families, making the basic cooking necessities cheaper and expanding access. 

Furthermore, making a note of the reduction in household utensils, milk cans and certain articles — made of copper and/or aluminium, among other things, it argued, “MSMEs engaged in production of such utensils will also benefit from higher demand and wider markets for such products.”