The rollout of the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime has triggered a sharp rise in car sales across India, especially during the ongoing festive season. With tax rates on entry-level cars dropping from 28% to 18%, and SUVs/luxury vehicles seeing a 5% cut, consumers are flocking to showrooms. At a Kia showroom in Chennai, sales have reportedly doubled overnight. Dealers report record inquiries, mass bookings, and deliveries, turning this festive period into an unexpected 'car festival'.
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A new era for Indian consumers began with the launch of GST 2.0 on September 22, with consumer excitement visible in the markets even before the Navratri festival started.
A screenshot circulating on X shows the breakdown of "GST and other charges" on Swiggy, including restaurant packaging, platform fee, rain fee, restaurant GST, and a separate line for 'GST on rain fee'.
Kawasaki has announced the revised prices of its 'big motorcycles' in India under the new GST structure. Here are the prices of the Kawasaki Ninja 500, Z900, and more.
The Harley-Davidson X440 will receive no change in the prices, and continues to be offered at a starting price of Rs 2.40 lakh (ex-showroom).
Aprilia and Vespa have passed on the full GST benefits under the new GST structure. Here is the list of the popular Vespa and Aprilia scooters, with the new prices.
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