Synopsis: The government has permitted manufacturers, packers, and importers to revise MRPs on unsold stock after GST rate revisions take effect from 22 September 2025. Companies can update MRPs using stickers, stamping, or online printing, provided changes strictly reflect the tax difference.
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has issued fresh directives allowing companies to revise Maximum Retail Prices (MRPs) on old unsold stock to align with updated GST rates coming into effect from 22 September 2025.
According to the notification, manufacturers, packers, and importers can declare the revised MRPs on unsold stock manufactured, packed, or imported before 1st July 2017, reflecting any increase in taxes due to GST implementation. However, strict conditions apply to ensure consumer protection.
The ministry clarified that:
- The revised MRP cannot exceed the actual increase in GST or new tax imposed.
- The original MRP must remain visible and cannot be overwritten.
- Revised prices can be displayed via stickers, stamping, or online printing.
- For transparency, companies must make at least two public advertisements in newspapers and notify dealers, the Director of Legal Metrology (Central Government), and Controllers of Legal Metrology in states and union territories.
Additionally, in cases where companies reduce the MRP, they are allowed to use stickers displaying the revised lower price, provided the original declaration remains visible.
The government has also permitted the use of old packaging material or wrappers until 30th September 2017, or until stocks are exhausted, with corrected MRPs reflecting GST changes.
This move ensures smoother compliance with GST rules while safeguarding consumer interests by maintaining transparency in pricing.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is based on official directives by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. Readers are advised to refer to government notifications for complete legal and regulatory details.
