India’s consumer economy has clocked its highest Navratri sales in over 10 years, boosted by the Modi government’s NextGen GST reforms that lowered tax rates and made products more accessible, according to government sources.

The rationalisation of GST slabs eased the tax burden across essential and aspirational items, spurring confident spending. Families upgraded cars, home appliances and lifestyle goods, driving a surge in demand that brands described as record-breaking.

Automobile sector: Maruti sets historic benchmark

Automakers were among the biggest winners this Navratri.

Maruti Suzuki reported its best-ever Navratri performance in at least a decade, with sales doubling year-on-year. The company secured 150,000 bookings and expects to touch 200,000 bookings, compared to 85,000 v

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