GST cuts bring big sales boost in Navratri. (Photo source: NDTV Profit/Gemini) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

From automobiles to electronics, all segments of the Indian consumer economy saw a sharp rise in their festive sales during the nine-day festival of Navratri, turning festive cheer into record-breaking consumption after recording the highest sales in over a decade, according to government sources.

The consumer sentiment is believed to be boosted by the incumbent government’s NextGen GST reforms that reduced tax rates across categories and made products more accessible.

These measures not only induced price cuts but also unlocked consumer aspirations, enabling families to upgrade vehicles, invest in home appliances, and spend more freely on lifest

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