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Rail Neer gets cheaper: Railways cuts MRP after GST reduction – check revised rates

Rail Neer price cut: Good news for rail passengers. Indian Railways (IR) has reduced the price of Rail Neer bottled water following the recent cut in GST rates.

Railways has decided to reduce the MRP of Rail Neer bottled water. (File Photo)

GST rate changes September 2025, Rail Neer price cut: Good news for rail passengers. Indian Railways (IR) has reduced the price of Rail Neer bottled water following the recent cut in GST rates. The decision is aimed at directly passing on the benefit of the tax reduction to consumers.

Rail Neer price cut

Railways has decided to reduce the MRP of Rail Neer bottled water to Rs 14 for a 1-liter bottle (down from Rs 15) and Rs 9 for a 0.5-liter bottle (down from Rs 10).

In a letter dated September 20 addressed to all General Managers and the CMD of IRCTC, the Railway Board stated: “Maximum retail price of packaged drinking water bottle ‘Rail Neer’ shall 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.”

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It further added: “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.”

The Railway Board has instructed officials to implement this new norm with effect from September 22, 2025.

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Railways reduces Rail Neer bottled water price (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Rail Neer Bottle

Rail Neer is a signature product, launched by IRCTC, a branded packaged drinking water to enhance passenger amenities for the rail passengers. The first plant set up by IRCTC in 2003 at West Delhi’s Nangloi. The purpose was to supply safe drinking water to Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains originating from New Delhi and Nizamuddin.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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