The GST 2.0 rollout ignited an unprecedented consumer frenzy on its first day, coinciding with the commencement of Navratri festivities.

With simplified slabs and steep price cuts, the GST 2.0 drove record sales across sectors. Car dealerships, e-commerce platforms, and electronics stores reported historic numbers as consumers rushed to take advantage of reduced prices.

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The automobile industry emerged as the standout winner. Under GST 2.0, smaller sub-4 metre cars were shifted to the 18 per cent tax slab, and the compensation cess on automobiles was scrapped entirely.

Maruti Suzuki logged 80,000 enquiries and delivered 30,000 cars, its strongest single-day performance in 35 years. Bookings for small cars jumped 50 per cent compared to typical festival season levels, a rep

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