New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates has led to a significant rise in vehicle registrations and is expected to further boost demand across automobile segments, the government informed Parliament.

This information was provided by the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, in a written reply to Lok Sabha on the impact of GST rationalisation on the automobile sector.

Vehicle Registrations Rise Sharply

The minister said the revised GST rates came into effect from September 2025. According to data available on the Vahan portal, the total number of vehicle registrations recorded a 29.1 percent year-on-year increase in October 2025 compared to the same month last year.

Citing inputs...