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CHENNAI: Even as the government’s GST cut raises hopes for a revival in entry-level bike sales, the long-term direction of India’s two-wheeler market remains clear — a steady march toward premiumisation, with buyers shifting gears toward more powerful, stylish, and tech-savvy models.Industry analysts point out that premiumisation is no longer just a trend — it’s…
Repriced and repacked! Your biscuit, shampoo and water bottles will now be bigger!Remember when a Rs 5 Parle-G pack or a Rs 20 Bisleri bottle felt like such a steal, giving you more than you expected?Those days could soon be back as FMCG companies are planning to bring back these familiar price points by mid-November,…
MUMBAI: It has been a cracker of a Diwali for retailers this year as GST rate cuts has boosted consumption, enabling the middle class to add more items to their shopping bags this festive season. From lab-grown diamonds to casual wear and products to adorn their homes, both mass and premium segments of the market…
In this article, we take a look at how irrespective of the income level you are at, there is more money in your pocket thanks to either tax cuts, EMI reductions or a combination of both. (AI image) This Diwali, you have more disposable income in your hands thanks to a triple bonanza of government’s…
The recent rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) is expected to lift revenue growth in India’s organised apparel retail sector by about 200 basis points this fiscal, keeping it steady at 13-14 per cent for the second consecutive year, according to Crisil Ratings. The assessment is based on an analysis of nearly 40 organised…
NEW DELHI: While alcoholic liquor for human consumption remains outside the ambit of GST, recent reforms in this taxation have benefitted the industry indirectly. Campari Group (India) MD Shivam Misra has told TOI that several upstream and allied services in the value chain now carry clarified and, in many cases, concessional, rates. “For route-to-market, this…
Post the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts effective September 22, prices of 30 out of 54 daily-use items monitored by the government have seen more-than-expected reductions, while others are yet to fully reflect the intended benefits. The government is working with industry players to ensure further retail price drops where needed.As per news…
Dhanteras 2025 is turning into a record-breaking festival for Indian retailers, with strong demand across automobiles, electronics, and jewellery.Maruti Suzuki India expects to cross the 50,000-unit mark over the two-day festival, marking its highest-ever Dhanteras sales, said senior executive officer, marketing & sales, Partho Banerjee. “We are expecting around 41,000 deliveries today, with another 10,000…
MUMBAI: There are sign that sales of some segments of insurance policies, like term and health covers, has picked up sharply after the exemption in GST came into effect on September 22, even as life insurance industry growth numbers for September came in weak. What appears to have prompted people to time their purchases is…
CHENNAI: If you think the GST windfall is restricted to new cars this festival season, think again. With new cars – particularly sub- Rs10 lakh models – now cheaper by 7% to 10.6% (depending on the model and variant), used car prices are seeing a knock-on effect. According to top used car marketers, comparable models…
