The recent GST announcement brought with it, a cut the tax on wooden tableware (spoons, forks, etc.) from 12% down to 5%. Effective from September 2025, this means Taaza’s biodegradable cutlery products just got much more price-competitive. We are thrilled as this means, a lower GST will let us lower prices or expand production, making our wooden utensils far easier for customers and restaurants to afford.

In practical terms, this policy shift means: more affordable eco-friendly utensils. Wooden cutlery will cost nearly as little as plastic alternatives, closing the price gap. Hotels, cafes and caterers can now swap plastic spoons and forks for wood with minimal extra cost (demand from restaurants and families for wooden cutlery has already been surging.

Companies like Taaza can invest the savings into innovation and scaling. (In fact, industry reports show wooden cutlery makers saw up to ~25% more orders after India’s plastic ban – and we expect this GST cut to turbocharge that trend.

This tax reduction directly aligns with India’s environmental agenda (from the Single-Use Plastic ban to Swachh Bharat initiatives). By lowering costs for compostable products, the move encourages responsible consumption and helps achieve clean‑India targets.

This policy is forward-looking on many levels. It makes choosing sustainable options easier for everyone – from eco-conscious families to large food businesses – because the financial hurdle of switching from plastic is much lower. It also strengthens the “Make in India” green economy: affordable production and growing demand mean our wooden cutlery can compete on the global stage. India is already emerging as a hub for sustainable tableware exports, and with this GST cut, our eco‑products become even more competitive abroad.

In short, cutting GST on wood-based cutlery not only helps Taaza and our customers save money, it fuels growth in the green sector and reinforces India’s leadership in sustainable manufacturing.

With government support like this, Taaza is excited to expand our reach, empowering more consumers and businesses to make the eco-friendly choice without breaking the bank. It’s a concrete step toward a cleaner, greener India, one wooden spoon at a time. We’re energized to grow our business sustainably, knowing that lower taxes on wood cutlery support the planet and help build a robust export ecosystem for India’s eco-products.

Key takeaways:

• Lower GST makes sustainable cutlery more affordable, driving wider adoption by consumers and restaurants.
• Green businesses (like Taaza) gain better margins and can invest in scale and innovation – demand for wooden utensils is already rising sharply.
• The change dovetails with India’s plastic-ban and Swachh Bharat goals, nudging responsible consumption.
• In the long run, India’s eco‑product industry and exports get a boost – our wooden/biodegradable tableware will be more competitive worldwide. 


This is a positive signal: fiscal policy making green choices easier. We, at Taaza, are proud that we can contribute to this sustainable future!