GST Slabs for Indian Government Tenders
GST Slabs for Indian Government Tenders
India has five main GST slabs for tender quoting.
GST Rates
- 0%: Essential items, grains, fresh produce
- 5%: Transport, coal, some processed foods
- 12%: Construction, processed foods
- 18%: Most services, general goods
- 28%: Luxury items, automobiles
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I calculate EMD for tenders?
- Use our free EMD calculator with India-specific presets.
- How do I calculate bid price with GST?
- Use our bid price calculator to add markup and apply GST slabs.
- Are MSMEs exempt from EMD?
- Udyam-registered MSEs may be exempt under GFR Rule 170. Check each tender document.
- What are the main tender portals in India?
- GeM, CPP eProcurement, etenders.gov.in, and state portals. See our portal guides.
- Where can I find more tender guides?
- Browse all guides at tendercalc.in/guides/.