Autocar Professional’s November 15, 2025 Edition is out!
This edition of Autocar Professional highlights October 2025 as a significant month for the automotive industry, where the rollout of GST 2.0 and the festive season together contributed to a strong recovery in vehicle demand.
The latest of Autocar Professional focuses on how GST 2.0 and the festive season combined to create one of the strongest months ever for India’s automotive industry. October 2025 delivered a dramatic turnaround in sentiment, with retail sales rising 40.5% year-on-year.

This edition highlights how the GST cuts have helped stabilise an industry that had been losing momentum for much of the year. By reducing ownership costs, the reform brought fence-sitters back into the market and reignited consumption. Even so, the industry is preparing for a more moderate path ahead, expecting growth to settle into a mid- to high-single-digit range.
It also examines the longer-term requirements for sustainable mobility growth—better roads, upgraded parking infrastructure, and urban planning that can support rising vehicle density. While GST 2.0 has provided a timely boost, the broader mobility ecosystem will depend on steady economic expansion, rising incomes, and policy frameworks that balance aspiration with accessibility.
Overall, this edition positions October 2025 as more than a seasonal recovery, presenting it as a pivotal moment in India's evolving mobility story.
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By Autocar Professional Bureau
17 Nov 2025
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