GENERAL29 Sept 2026
H1 digest: India's consumption engine powers on despite emerging headwinds | Stock Market News
Household spending stayed strong in the first half of FY27, even with higher inflation. Lower goods and services tax (GST) on cars and durables, easier loans and good rural demand helped. Car sales rose 21%. This matters to shop owners, dealers and manufacturers. Watch rural demand closely, because a weaker kharif crop and costlier commodities could slow things down.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Passenger vehicle sales rose 21% to 2.08 million between April and August, according to a Kotak Institutional Equities report.
- GST on passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and premium consumer durables was cut to 18% from 28% in last year's overhaul.
- Consumer durables makers plan to raise prices by 5-8% from October, with buyers likely to feel it around Diwali.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you run a retail, auto or durables business, review your festive-season stock and pricing plans now, because durables prices may rise from October and rural demand could soften. Treat this as a planning guide, not a confirmed forecast.
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