Key points
- Rajasthan’s GST state code is 08: GSTINs of businesses registered here start with it.
- Sales within the state carry CGST + SGST; sales to other states carry IGST.
- Plan stock around the state’s festival and wedding seasons.
- Check your state’s own limit for e-way bills on movements within the state.
- Choose software that suits your trade first, and your location second.
Business in Rajasthan: who this guide is for
Rajasthan has a wide mix of businesses, from neighbourhood shops to large wholesale markets and manufacturing clusters. This guide is for owners there who are thinking about billing, stock and GST software, and want to know what matters locally.
Major business hubs and trades
| Area | Typical trades |
|---|---|
| Jaipur | Gems and jewellery, handicrafts, textiles, retail and wholesale |
| Jodhpur | Handicrafts and furniture exports, guar and agri trade |
| Kishangarh and Makrana | Marble and stone |
| Bhilwara | Textiles and suiting |
| Udaipur | Tourism retail, marble, handicrafts |
| Kota | Stone, agri trade, retail around the education sector |
| Bikaner | Namkeen and food products, wool |
Whatever your trade, the basics are the same: fast GST billing, stock that matches the shelf, and clean data for your CA. Trade-specific needs are covered on our retail, distribution and manufacturing pages.
GST points for Rajasthan businesses
- Your GSTIN starts with 08, Rajasthan’s state code.
- Sales to customers within Rajasthan carry CGST + SGST; sales to Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Delhi and other states carry IGST.
- Software should read the customer’s state from their GSTIN and choose the tax type automatically. See CGST, SGST and IGST.
- E-way bills are needed for inter-state movement of goods above ₹50,000. States set their own limits for movement within the state, so check the current rule for yours.
- Since September 2025, most goods are at 5% or 18% GST. See GST 2.0 rates.
Seasons that shape stock
Diwali, the wedding season and the tourist season (roughly October to March) drive much of Rajasthan’s retail. Jewellery, textiles and handicraft businesses especially should plan stock and staffing around these months.
What to look for in software
| Need | Why it matters here |
|---|---|
| Correct GST for local and inter-state sales | Trade with neighbouring states is common |
| Works on patchy internet | Connections vary outside big cities |
| WhatsApp bills and reminders | How most customers prefer to communicate |
| Trade-specific features | Batches, sizes, serials or units, depending on your business |
| Phone support | Quick help on busy days |
Jewellery and exports
Gold and silver are taxed at 3% GST, with making charges treated separately in many cases. Exporters of handicrafts and furniture make zero-rated supplies and should understand LUT and refunds. See zero-rated supplies.