GST 2.0 and Festive Season to Boost Car Sales



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The Indian passenger vehicle market anticipates a strong demand surge in the coming months, fuelled by the festive season and recent GST rate adjustments. According to Stellantis India's CEO, the GST 2.0 reforms, which make smaller cars more affordable, are expected to unlock pent-up demand, leading to a better-than-anticipated performance in November and December. This positive outlook is further supported by new model launches, such as Citroen's Basalt X Range, designed with young Indian buyers in mind.

The Indian passenger vehicle industry is set to witness a strong demand rebound over the next two months, driven by the festive season and the recent GST rate rationalisation, according to Stellantis India CEO and Managing Director. The executive noted that the government's decision under GST 2.0 to rationalise tax rates-making small cars more affordableis expected to trigger pent-up demand, with the November-December quarter performing better than earlier projections. "From Onam and Ganesh Ch
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Car sales in India are expected to be boosted by the festive season and the recent GST rate rationalisation under GST 2.0.

GST 2.0 reforms are expected to make small cars more affordable, which is anticipated to trigger pent-up demand.

Key festive periods that drive big-ticket investments and thus car sales include Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratra, and Diwali.

Citroen has launched the Basalt X Range, featuring premium interiors and an intelligent in-car companion called CARA.

The Citroen Basalt X is priced from Rs 7.95 lakh.

Local R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain localisation are key factors in keeping Citroen vehicles competitively priced for Indian consumers.




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