#MintPrimer | Since September 2025, the auto industry has posted double-digit growth in several months, driven by lower prices following GST cuts. But rising vehicle prices, borrowing costs and inflation threaten to dampen festive demand.
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Mint Explainer: Auto industry braces for a festive-season reality check | Mint
Since September 2025, the auto industry has posted double-digit growth in several months, driven by lower prices following GST cuts. But rising vehicle prices, borrowing costs and inflation threaten to dampen festive demand.
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