Rail Neer Gets Cheaper, Indian Railways Reduces Price Of Bottled Water After GST Cuts. Check Details

Indian Railways has officially reduced the price of Rail Neer bottled water, passing on benefits from recent GST reform changes to passengers.

On Saturday (Sep 20), Indian Railways announced a price reduction for Rail Neer packaged drinking water following the landmark Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms. According to the Railway Board's circular, the cost of a 1-litre Rail Neer bottle has been reduced from Rs 15 to Rs 14, while the 500 ml bottle price has decreased from Rs 10 to Rs 9.

The official circular stated: "Maximum retail price of packaged drinking water bottle 'Rail Neer' shall be revised from Rs 15 to 14 per bottle of one litre and Rs 10 to 9 per bottle of 500 ml capacity."

This price revision extends beyond Rail Neer to include other approved packaged drinking water brands sold at railway stations and on trains across India. The circular confirmed: "Maximum retail price of IRCTC/Railways shortlisted packaged drinking water bottles of other brands sold in railway premises/trains shall also be revised from Rs 15 to Rs 14 per bottle of one litre and Rs 10 to Rs 9 per bottle of 500 ml capacity."

GST कम किये जाने का सीधा लाभ उपभोक्ताओं को पहुंचाने के उद्देश्य से रेल नीर का अधिकतम बिक्री मूल्य 1 लीटर के लिए ₹15 से कम करके 14 रुपए और आधा लीटर के लिए ₹10 से कम करके ₹9 करने का निर्णय लिया गया है। @IRCTCofficial #NextGenGST pic.twitter.com/GcMV8NQRrm

— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) September 20, 2025

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What Are The GST Reforms?

Starting September 22, GST will transition to a simplified two-tier structure where most goods and services will be taxed at either 5 or 18 percent. Ultra-luxury items will attract a 40 percent tax rate, while tobacco and related products will remain in the 28 percent plus cess category.

Currently, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is implemented across four slabs: 5, 12, 18, and 28 percent. Additionally, a compensation cess is levied on luxury goods and demerit or sin goods.