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Bumper Harvest for Auto Industry: Navratri Brings 34% Jump in Vehicle Sales After GST Relief
EEST TV | October 2025
This Navratri, India’s auto market shifted into top gear. Showrooms across the country were packed with happy buyers, and vehicle deliveries hit record highs.According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), overall auto retail sales jumped 34% this festive season — marking one of the strongest growth phases for the industry in recent years.
The joy of Navratri and fresh government tax relief have combined to supercharge sales. From families purchasing their first car to youth upgrading their two-wheelers, the enthusiasm has been widespread.
Dealers say the rush started right from the first day of Navratri. “We haven’t seen such energy in years,” said a Lucknow-based showroom manager. “People were lining up before opening hours.”
The recent GST rate reduction on small cars and hybrid vehicles — from 28% to 22% — has been a major game changer. Buyers have benefited from on-road savings…