Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation focusing on next- generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms that are effective from September 22, 2025. He called the GST changes a "GST Bachat Utsav" (GST savings festival) aimed at making daily essentials cheaper with primarily two tax slabs of 5% and 18%. Modi emphasized that this reform will increase the savings of the middle class, benefit youth and farmers, and boost the overall economy. He urged everyone to support the Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative by buying "Made in India" products and strengthening manufacturing sectors in states. Modi also expressed confidence that these reforms will accelerate growth, create new opportunities, and help more citizens fulfill their dreams. Additionally, he highlighted that the combination of GST reforms and income tax relief would result in over Rs 2.5 lakh crore savings for the public.