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Can GST Cuts Revive India's Tepid Auto Market?

As the festive season begins, a sweeping tax reset promises cheaper cars and bikes and a long-awaited demand revival for the auto industry.

22 Sep 2025 | 10094 Views | By Prerna Lidhoo

For months, India’s car and bike showrooms have worn a muted look. Sales charts flattened, test drives slowed, and once the heart of Indian mobility, the entry-level market began to stumble under the weight of relentless price hikes.

Adding to that, fuel prices stayed stubbornly above Rs 100 a ...

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