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India’s Biggest GST Reform Since 2017: What It Means for Car Buyers, EMI Savings, and the Auto Industry

2025-08-27 Niranjan Ghatule

The Indian government is set to implement a major GST reform, the biggest since 2017, which could reduce car and two-wheeler prices significantly. With GST rates on small cars and bikes expected to drop from 28% to 18%, and possible cuts in insurance premiums, buyers can save up to ₹1.4 lakh on popular models like Wagon R, Baleno, Dzire, Bolero Neo, Brezza, Creta, and XUV700.

GST Rate Cut on Automobiles: Will It Happen and How Will It Impact India’s Auto Industry?

2025-08-22 Niranjan Ghatule

The Indian auto industry is awaiting a possible GST rate cut from 28% to 18% on small cars and two-wheelers, with discussions set in the GST Council later this month. While the move could boost festive season sales and long-term demand, uncertainty has already slowed purchases, risking weak Q2 results for companies like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Hero MotoCorp, and Bajaj Auto.

Insurance Premiums May Get Cheaper as Government Proposes GST Removal; Insurance Stocks Rally

2025-08-21 Niranjan Ghatule

Indian government proposes removing 18% GST on life and health insurance premiums, offering big savings for policyholders. Insurance stocks like SBI Life, HDFC Life, and Bajaj Finserv rally as markets react to the move. Final decision to be taken in September GST Council meeting.

Big Relief for Middle Class: Cars and Bikes May Become Cheaper Before Diwali as GST Cut Proposed

2025-08-18 Niranjan Ghatule

The Indian government is planning a major GST restructuring that could make small cars, two-wheelers, and hybrid vehicles cheaper before Diwali. With a proposed cut from 28% to 18% GST, middle-class buyers could save up to ₹1 lakh on popular models like Maruti Swift, Tata Nexon, and Hyundai Creta. Find out how this GST reform may impact vehicle prices, the auto sector, and middle-class families.

India’s GST Reform: Reports Suggest New Tax Slabs of 5%, 18%, and 40%

2025-08-17 Niranjan Ghatule

India is preparing for a major GST reform as reports suggest new tax slabs of 5%, 18%, and 40%. The government may remove the existing 12% and 28% categories, shifting 99% of 12% items to 5%, while sin goods like tobacco could move to 40%. Essential items may become cheaper, luxury goods could see changes, and stock market reactions are expected.

India’s Biggest GST Reform Since 2017: What It Means for Car Buyers, EMI Savings, and the Auto Industry

GST Rate Cut on Automobiles: Will It Happen and How Will It Impact India’s Auto Industry?

Insurance Premiums May Get Cheaper as Government Proposes GST Removal; Insurance Stocks Rally

Big Relief for Middle Class: Cars and Bikes May Become Cheaper Before Diwali as GST Cut Proposed

India’s GST Reform: Reports Suggest New Tax Slabs of 5%, 18%, and 40%

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