EXCLUSIVE | Navratri 2025 Marks India’s Biggest Auto Retail Surge Yet: FADA VP Credits GST 2.0

India’s auto retail sector hit a record 34% surge in Navratri 2025, driven by GST 2.0 reforms, festive demand, and a rural revival — marking what FADA calls a “golden era” for dealerships.

Overall, the near-term outlook for October 2025 remains highly optimistic, powered by economic resilience, festive euphoria and the transformational impact of GST 2.0.

Source : ABPLIVE AI

Upbeat with Navratri auto retail deliveries surging by a historic high of 34 per cent on-year during any festive season, on the back of GST 2.0, Sai Giridhar, Vice President of the Federation of Automobile Dealers’ Association (FADA), tells ABP Live that the industry is starting a golden era of auto retail in India, powered by robust consumer demand and rural revival. Q: The FADA auto retail sales unveiled on Tuesday show a record uptick in September 2025. How important is this to the