{"id":17268,"date":"2025-10-03T15:12:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T15:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/03\/modi-govts-nextgen-gst-reforms-propel-indias-consumer-economy-to-decade-high-navratri-sales-business-news\/"},"modified":"2025-10-03T15:12:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T15:12:03","slug":"modi-govts-nextgen-gst-reforms-propel-indias-consumer-economy-to-decade-high-navratri-sales-business-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/03\/modi-govts-nextgen-gst-reforms-propel-indias-consumer-economy-to-decade-high-navratri-sales-business-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Modi Govt\u2019s NextGen GST Reforms Propel India\u2019s Consumer Economy To Decade-High Navratri Sales | Business News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9612703\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">October 03, 2025, 20:24 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9612703\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3966425046 asubttl-schema\">The tax relief has empowered families to spend more freely, leading to record-breaking upgrades in vehicles and home appliances<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-91f4da8d48c13a79 gglebtn bgorg\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3966425046 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The rationalisation of GST slabs by the government, which eased the tax burden on aspirational and essential goods, has successfully fostered an environment of confident spending.\u00a0(Representational image\/News18)\" title=\"The rationalisation of GST slabs by the government, which eased the tax burden on aspirational and essential goods, has successfully fostered an environment of confident spending.\u00a0(Representational image\/News18)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3966425046\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The rationalisation of GST slabs by the government, which eased the tax burden on aspirational and essential goods, has successfully fostered an environment of confident spending.\u00a0(Representational image\/News18)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\"><span class=\"cf0\">India\u2019s consumer economy achieved its highest Navratri sales in over a decade, driven by record consumption across the automobile and consumer electronics sectors. This unprecedented surge is attributed to the Narendra Modi government\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/business\/economy\/gst-collection-for-september-jumps-9-1-to-rs-1-89-lakh-crore-9608237.html\">NextGen GST reforms<\/a>, which rationalised tax rates, lowered product prices, and significantly boosted consumer confidence and aspirations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\"><span class=\"cf0\">The tax relief has empowered families to spend more freely, leading to record-breaking upgrades in vehicles and home appliances.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"cf0\">Record Boom in the Automobile Sector<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\"><span class=\"cf0\">The automotive industry experienced an unparalleled sales momentum, with several major manufacturers reporting their best-ever Navratri performance:<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\"><span class=\"cf0\">Maruti Suzuki: Sales doubled from last year, marking the best-ever Navratri in at least a decade. The company delivered a massive batch of 1.65 lakh vehicles in the first eight days. On Day 1 of Navratri, Maruti delivered a record 30,000 cars, its best single-day performance in 35 years. Total bookings stand at 3.5 lakh, with nearly 2.5 lakh pending deliveries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\"><span class=\"cf0\">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra: Retails for its popular SUV models, including the XUV700 and Scorpio N, jumped by 60% year-on-year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\"><span class=\"cf0\">Hyundai: A surge in demand for the Creta and Venue pushed the share of SUVs in total sales to over 72%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\"><span class=\"cf0\">Tata Motors: The company retailed more than 50,000 vehicles, fueled by strong demand for models like the <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Altroz<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">, Punch, <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Nexon<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">, and Tiago.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\"><span class=\"cf0\">Two-Wheelers: Hero MotoCorp reported that showroom footfalls doubled, with high traction noted in the crucial commuter segment. Bajaj Auto also registered strong sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"cf0\">Consumer Electronics Sector Witnesses Explosive Growth<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\"><span class=\"cf0\">The consumer electronics and appliance space recorded high double-digit sales growth, with retailers reporting an exceptional appetite for large, aspirational products:<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"10\" class=\"story_para_10\"><span class=\"cf0\">Haier: Sales soared by 85%. The company nearly sold out its entire Diwali stock of high-end 85-inch and 100-inch TVs (priced above Rs 2.5 lakh) and sold 300-350 units of 65-inch TVs daily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"11\" class=\"story_para_11\"><span class=\"cf0\">Reliance Retail: India\u2019s largest retailer saw sales grow by 20-25% over last year\u2019s Navratri period, driven by momentum in large-screen TVs, smartphones, and fashion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"12\" class=\"story_para_12\"><span class=\"cf0\">LG Electronics India: The company noted \u201cexponential growth&#8221; in sales for the Navratri season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"13\" class=\"story_para_13\"><span class=\"cf0\">Vijay Sales: The electronics retail chain also recorded a sales growth exceeding 20%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"14\" class=\"story_para_14\"><span class=\"cf0\">The rationalisation of GST slabs by the government, which eased the tax burden on aspirational and essential goods, has successfully fostered an environment of confident spending. As a result, brands and retailers reported sales growth ranging from 25% to 100%, delivering a major boost to India\u2019s consumption-driven economy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"15\" class=\"story_para_15\"><span class=\"cf0\">The first half of the festive season<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">\u2014including Onam, Durga Puja, and Dussehra\u2014is the country\u2019s largest consumption period, accounting for 40\u201345% of total annual festive sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Aman Sharma\" title=\"Aman Sharma\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aman-sharma.png?impolicy=website&amp;width=60&amp;height=60\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/aman-sharma-18311.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Aman Sharma<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Aman Sharma, Executive Editor &#8211; National Affairs at CNN-News18, and Bureau Chief at News18 in Delhi, has over two decades of experience in covering the wide spectrum of politics and the Prime Minister\u2019s Office&#8230;.<span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Aman Sharma, Executive Editor &#8211; National Affairs at CNN-News18, and Bureau Chief at News18 in Delhi, has over two decades of experience in covering the wide spectrum of politics and the Prime Minister\u2019s Office&#8230;.<!-- --> <span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3966425046 artcta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. 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