The government’s decision to slash GST rates on cars has turned dealerships into bustling markets overnight. Walk past any showroom these days, and you’ll spot long lines of eager buyers – some arriving as early as 6 AM just to secure their spot.
The Rush is Real
Dealers can’t believe what they’re seeing. “I’ve never witnessed anything like this in my 15 years,” says Rajesh Kumar, who runs a Maruti dealership in Delhi. His phone hasn’t stopped ringing since the GST cut was announced. Customers who were sitting on the fence for months suddenly want to close deals today.
The numbers tell the story – Hyundai Creta bookings jumped 300% in just two days. Even luxury brands like BMW are seeing folks walk in who wouldn’t have considered these cars at the old prices.
What Buyers Are Saying
“We were planning to buy next year, but this changes everything,” explains Priya Sharma, a software engineer queuing outside a Honda showroom in Bangalore. The GST reduction saves her family nearly ₹80,000 on their planned City purchase – money that’ll now go toward accessories and insurance.
Small business owners are particularly excited. Vikram Patel, who runs a logistics company in Pune, immediately booked three commercial vehicles. “The savings help us expand faster than we thought possible,” he mentions while completing paperwork.
Dealerships Scramble to Keep Up
Showroom staff are pulling double shifts. Many outlets have run out of brochures and are postponing test drives because there’s simply no time. “We’re doing more business in three days than we typically do in a month,” admits a Tata Motors dealer who prefers staying anonymous.
Banks have stationed loan officers directly at dealerships. Some places are offering instant approvals to speed things up – anything to handle the crowd.
What This Means Going Forward
Industry folks believe this momentum will continue for at least six months. Rural areas, where every thousand rupees matters, are expected to drive the next wave of demand.
The excitement isn’t just about saving money – it’s about finally being able to afford that dream car that seemed out of reach just weeks ago.
