Passenger vehicle dispatches up 13% on GST reforms, price cut – The Times of India

Passenger vehicle dispatches up 13% on GST reforms, price cut – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Domestic passenger vehicle (PV) dispatches from companies to dealers rose 13% year-on-year to 4,49,616 units in Jan, with demand remaining robust, owing to GST rate rationalisation and subsequent dip in prices, industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) said on Friday.The sales growth last month was aided by utility vehicles. The segment…

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Budget 2026: Tata Motors flags pressure on entry-level EVs; wants PM E-DRIVE support for fleet segment – The Times of India

Budget 2026: Tata Motors flags pressure on entry-level EVs; wants PM E-DRIVE support for fleet segment – The Times of India

Tata Motors has sought targeted incentives for entry-level electric vehicles and support for electric cars used in the fleet segment under the PM E-DRIVE scheme in the upcoming Union Budget.In an interaction with news agency PTI, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles managing director and CEO Shailesh Chandra said that while recent government interventions have helped revive…

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FMCG sector rebound: Key players report volume-led growth; rural demand and e-commerce shine – The Times of India

FMCG sector rebound: Key players report volume-led growth; rural demand and e-commerce shine – The Times of India

The FMCG sector registered a robust recovery in the December quarter, aided by GST changes, festive sales, and reduced costs of raw materials. Even Dabur, Marico, and Godrej Consumer Products reported volume growth with single-digit revenue growth along with improved operating profit margins. The rural market continued to report better sales than the urban market,…

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Budget 2026: Micro-fertiliser makers pitch reforms; call for uniform GST, single business licence system – The Times of India

Budget 2026: Micro-fertiliser makers pitch reforms; call for uniform GST, single business licence system – The Times of India

The Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association (IMMA) has requested several key changes from the central government ahead of the Union Budget. These include extending 5 per cent GST to all fertilizers under the Fertilizer Control Order, speeding up GST credit refunds, and creating a single licensing system. The association made these demands on Sunday through its…

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Auto sales surge: Passenger vehicle wholesales hit record 45.5 lakh units in 2025; GST 2.0, SUVs drive turnaround – The Times of India

Auto sales surge: Passenger vehicle wholesales hit record 45.5 lakh units in 2025; GST 2.0, SUVs drive turnaround – The Times of India

Passenger vehicle (PV) wholesales in India rose to a record 45.5 lakh units in calendar year 2025, marking a growth of nearly 6 per cent, as policy tailwinds in the second half helped the industry overcome a sluggish start, according to industry estimates, PTI reported.The industry surpassed its previous peak of 43.05 lakh units in…

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FMCG growth post GST cuts: Sales pick up in first quarter after reforms; value growth stays muted – The Times of India

FMCG growth post GST cuts: Sales pick up in first quarter after reforms; value growth stays muted – The Times of India

The Goods and Services Tax reforms, announced on September 22 gave a much needed push to consumer demand, as sales volumes for household essentials and groceries rose sharply in the October-December quarter, as compared to a year earlier.According to executives citing NielsenIQ data and internal company numbers, volumes expanded by around 9–10% in the December…

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Retail inflation may reduce by 35 basis points in FY25-26; driven by GST reforms: Report – The Times of India

Retail inflation may reduce by 35 basis points in FY25-26; driven by GST reforms: Report – The Times of India

GST reforms could lower retail inflation by up to 35 basis points in 2025-26, with the impact already visible in recent months, according to a report by SBI Research.The report, cited by news agency ANI, estimated that Consumer Price Index (CPI) or retail inflation declined by around 25 basis points during the September–November 2025 period…

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