Archive · 23 Sep 2025
GST 2.0 Fuels Festive Sales Surge During Navratri
The Indian government launched GST 2.0 on the first day of Navratri.
This new tax system made many everyday items and cars cheaper.
Car dealerships saw huge sales numbers, with Maruti and Hyundai experiencing record-breaking days.
People bought more things like electronics and snacks because prices went down.
The government believes this change is good for the people and boosts the economy.
The new system has simplified tax slabs and cut tax on some key items.
GST 2.0 implemented on September 22nd, coinciding with the first day of Navratri.
Smaller cars moved to 18% GST slab, and automobile cess was removed.
Maruti Suzuki had its best single-day performance in 35 years.
Hyundai recorded its best single-day sales in 5 years.
Various essential items saw reduced GST rates.
- Who
- Consumers, automobile dealers, government, shopkeepers, BJP
- What
- Implementation of GST 2.0 with reduced rates, leading to increased sales.
- When
- September 22, 2024 (First day of Navratri).
- Where
- India
- Why
- To simplify tax structure and reduce prices, aiming for consumer benefit.
Current Govt Stance
Previous Govt Performance
Efficiency
Current Govt Stance
Current government says the reforms are successful. Record sales of daily-use items show people are happy.
Previous Govt Performance
Congress did not take these reform measures for years.
- GST 2.0 Implementation Date
- September 22, coinciding with the first day of Navratri.
- Key Tax Changes
- Two-tier GST structure with reduced rates on various items.
- Automobile Sector Impact
- Sub-4 meter cars moved to 18% slab, cess on cars removed.
- Maruti Suzuki Sales
- Recorded 80,000 inquiries and 30,000 car deliveries on Day 1.
- Hyundai Sales
- 11,000 vehicle billings on Day 1.
- Other Reduced Rates
- Essentials like snacks, medicines, and electronics saw price cuts.
- Government Response
- PM Modi called it a gift and BJP says people are happy with the changes.
Sources
News18 Afternoon Digest: GST 2.0 Kicks In, SC Calls Pilot's 'Fuel Cut-Off' Remark 'Unfortunate' & More
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