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Effect of GST on Car Sales in June 2017
Goods and Services Tax is an indirect tax applicable across India which replaced the multiple other taxes issued by the Indian Govt on several goods and services. Following the passage of the 122nd Amendment bill, GST was applicable from 1st July 2017 with one tax ranging from 0% to 18%. Consider...
Goods and Services Tax is an indirect tax applicable across India which replaced the multiple other taxes issued by the Indian Govt on several goods and services. Following the passage of the 122nd Amendment bill, GST was applicable from 1st July 2017 with one tax ranging from 0% to 18%.
Considering the benefits from the tax cut on various vehicles across the country due to the implication of GST( One Nation, One Law), the customers were rather keen on postponing the vehicle sales. Their confusion on whether to purchase the vehicles in june or not lead to a disastrous decrease in the automobile sales by 11% which is the lowest it has ever been since May 2013.
Stock rationalization was all some dealers considered in June 2017 with them majorly focusing on defraying their existing schemes and not to pursue them in July 2017 and this all due to the speculations considered by the impact of GST and its to be impact on the sales.
The overall gradual decline in sales for Hyundai Motors ranged from 5.64% to 37,562 units, Mahindra and Mahindra motors ranged from 5.27% to 16,169 units and Tata Motors from 12.19% to 13,148 units in June 2017.
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Rakesh Srivastava, director - sales and marketing, HMIL said, “In a challenging market fueled with speculations on the GST tax structure, Hyundai registered its highest ever half year domestic sales at 2,53,428 units with a growth of 4.1 percent on account of strong acceptance of super performer brands Grand i10, Elite i20 and Creta in pre-GST business environment. We expect a positive demand pull post the successful implementation of GST in the coming months as industry will witness heightened level of customers’ interest in a seamless unified single market.” Thus, the vehicle sales may have dropped in June 2017 but after the amendment of GST there was a gradual rise in the sales since 1 July 2017 due to decrease in price rates of several cars. The ability to afford luxury car has ultimately became a little bit easier..
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Immanuel Raja is an Automotive Writer with 8 years of experience covering the Indian automotive landscape. He specializes in Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Technology, with particular expertise in battery systems, charging infrastructure, and the integration of alternative powertrains in Indian road conditions. Raja has extensively tested over 200 vehicles across various segments, from entry-level EVs to premium hybrids, developing nuanced insights into their performance on India's diverse and challenging roads. His analysis encompasses both technical specifications and practical ownership considerations that matter to Indian consumers, including charging accessibility, maintenance costs, and performance in extreme weather conditions. With a finger on the pulse of India's evolving automotive preferences, Raja delivers clear, factual assessments that help readers navigate the transition to electrified mobility in the context of India's unique market dynamics.
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