GST relief fuels IndiaÂ’s car upgrade wave, EV optimism, says study
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Dated:- 28-10-2025
PTI
Mumbai, Oct 28 (PTI) While GST reductions on cars fueled a rebound in sales in the festive season, around 80 per cent of buyers surveyed used the tax relief to switch to a higher model, better brand, or premium add-ons, rather than saving the difference, a study has found.
The study by consumer-intelligence and market-research platform SmyttenPulse AI stated that SUVs remain the popular choice for buyers, while environmental consciousness is driving a sharp rise in EV consideration despite infrastructure gaps.
The ‘Post GST Car Buying Behaviour trends’ study was conducted among more than 5,000 people in October 2025 across Tier 1, 2
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