Tax-free guide · Asia
Is there tax-free shopping in India?
No. India has no tourist tax refund. GST has several slabs by goods type; no single standard rate.
India at a glance
- StatusNo tourist refund
- SchemeIGST refund to tourists (IGST Act s.15)
- Tax in the priceGST
Not yet checked against an official source Still null: GST slabs since 22 Sep 2025 not source-checked yet - Prices on tagsShelf prices include tax
Not yet checked against an official source
Want the real cost of a price tag here? Try the refund calculator, and read why you should always pay in local currency.
Questions
Can tourists get a tax refund in India?
No. GST has several slabs by goods type; no single standard rate. Priceglot shows no refund estimate for India. Last checked 2 November 2026.
Is it cheaper to buy things in India?
Only if the price on your card, after any tax refund you'll actually get, beats the price at home. Convert the tag at the mid-market rate, add your card's foreign transaction fee (often around 3% on bank cards, 0% on travel cards), and compare. Always pay in the local currency, because the shop's conversion costs more. Priceglot does this for every tag you point it at.
Sources
- GST Council - Refunds under GST flyer (checked 2 November 2026)
- IGST Act 2017 (CBIC) (checked 2 November 2026)
Point at the tag. Get the real price.
Priceglot converts every price in view, adds your card fee and estimates the tax refund.
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