Buy your car now or wait for GST clarity?: After PM’s Diwali ‘promise’, dealers brace for margin hit, but you may save more – here’s what you should do
Last Update Date: 06-10-2026
Published by Bhaskar English
Abhishek Kumar's role: Quoted
Abhishek Kumar said buyers should put immediate needs ahead of a possible tax saving, compare the expected GST cut with current offers and loan costs, and consider booking with a small token amount if they choose to wait.
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The article looks at how talk of lower GST rates before Diwali 2025 led many buyers to postpone vehicle purchases. Dealer bodies raised concerns about falling sales, stranded input tax credit and working capital strain, and urged the government to bring the rate change forward.
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Buy your car now or wait for GST clarity?: After PM’s Diwali ‘promise’, dealers brace for margin hit, but you may save more – here’s what you should do