GST 2.0 Impact: After GST is lowered, people rush to buy taxes! Estimated sales of 7 lakh units, know which company has become the top

This Diwali is no less than a golden period for the country’s automobile industry. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the GST 2.0 reforms implemented on September 22 have given a tremendous boost to the domestic automobile sector. As a result, car sales doubled to over 5,00,000 units within a month. The crowd gathered at the dealers shows that the impact of GST 2.0 is now visible at the ground level. The changes in the tax structure gave the industry the boost it needed for a long time. The GST 2.0 reforms, which came into effect on September 22, have not only revived the auto industry but also injected a new enthusiasm into the entire consumer market. Estimated sales of 7 lakh cars Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that there has been an unprecedented increase in car sales since the implementation of GST 2.0. Within a month, car sales doubled to over 5,00,000 units. Sitharaman on He further said, “Market experts estimate that from the implementation of the new GST rates on September 22 to Diwali, the total retail sales of the entire passenger vehicle industry could be between 6,50,000 and 7,00,000 units.” Not only the automotive industry, but also the e-commerce and fast-paced trade sectors saw strong sales growth during the festive season. The demand for premium products and instant delivery services further accelerated this growth. This year, festival spending was not only limited to metros, but tier-2 and tier-3 cities also saw a significant shopping presence. Tata sold 1,00,000 cars Meanwhile, Tata Motors announced that the company delivered more than 1,00,000 cars in the 30 days between Navratri and Diwali. SUVs once again dominated the market. “This performance represents a growth of 33 per cent compared to last year,” said Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director and CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited. He went on to say, “The company’s SUV models have played an important role in this boom.” He further added, “India’s best-selling car, Nexon, alone sold over 38,000 units in September 2025, representing a growth of 73 percent. Tata’s most affordable SUV, Punch, sold 32,000 units, representing a growth of 29 percent.” Maruti sold 3.5 lakh cars. On the other hand, Maruti Suzuki India has further strengthened its leadership position in the passenger vehicle segment. This Diwali, total sales across the country reached ₹6.05 lakh crore, mainly due to cut in GST rates and increased demand for ‘swadeshi’ products. Maruti Suzuki sold 38,500 units till Saturday evening, the first day of Dhanteras. Deliveries were expected to reach around 41,000 by the end of the day. According to an FE report, Maruti Suzuki sold around 3,50,000 cars between September 22 (after the implementation of the new GST rate) and October 18. In addition, bookings for more than 4,50,000 cars have been recorded. According to trade body CAIT, this festive boom has provided temporary employment to around 50 lakh people in sectors such as logistics, transport, packaging and delivery. Amid GST rate cuts and festive season offers, customers are buying vehicles in large numbers, with the consumption boom expected to continue even after Diwali.