Navratri sales have reached a ten-year peak in 2025, largely due to recent cuts in Goods and Services Tax (GST). These tax reductions on hundreds of items have made goods more affordable, encouraging consumers to make bigger purchases, from appliances to cars. This has led to a substantial increase in spending during the festive period, with retail and auto sectors reporting impressive sales growth.
Navratri sales in 2025 have hit their highest in a decade, spurred by recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) cuts, government officials said. The tax rationalisation on 375 items reduced prices across a range of goods, incentivising consumers to upgrade purchases from white goods to vehicles-and stimul
Daily Limit Reached
You have reached your daily limit of 2 Free News
Subscribe to
CCI PRO
for unlimited access
Why Upgrade to
CCI PRO?
-
No Ads
-
WhatsApp Broadcasts
-
Daily E-Newsletter
-
Unlimited News Access
BEST VALUE
2 YEAR PLAN
3,499
(Inclusive of GST)
1 YEAR PLAN
1,999
(Inclusive of GST)
Buy CCI PRO Now
Already a PRO member?
Login here
for an ad-free experience.
FAQ :
Navratri sales have hit a 10-year high primarily because of recent cuts to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on 375 items, which has lowered prices and encouraged consumer spending.
Retail and brand outlets reported sales growth ranging from 25% to 100% compared to the same festival period last year.
The automotive sector saw a significant boost, with Maruti Suzuki receiving around 3.5 lakh bookings and projecting 2 lakh car deliveries during Navratri, a substantial increase from 85,000 units last year.
Yes, GST collections in September 2025, based on August transactions, grew by 9% year-on-year, marking the fastest growth in four months.
The surge in sales provides early validation for the recent tax policy changes, demonstrating how targeted fiscal incentives can stimulate demand-led growth, particularly in the retail and automotive sectors.