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Nimish Maheshwari

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<li>India is set for its biggest GST overhaul since 2017, with a shift to a dual-slab GST system (5% and 18%) to simplify tax structures, reduce consumer prices, boost consumption</li>
<li>The proposed rate cuts are likely to drive increased consumption, benefiting sectors like automobiles, cement, and consumer durables, and provide a multi-engine growth boost for the economy.</li>
<li>With the GST reform potentially lowering inflation, raising private sector investments, and stimulating discretionary spending, we see a positive impact on GDP growth by around 1.6-2% in the medium term.</li>
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India is set for its biggest GST overhaul since 2017, with a shift to a dual-slab GST system (5% and 18%) to simplify tax structures, reduce consumer prices, boost consumption
The proposed rate cuts are likely to drive increased consumption, benefiting sectors like automobiles, cement, and consumer durables, and provide a multi-engine growth boost for the economy.
With the GST reform potentially lowering inflation, raising private sector investments, and stimulating discretionary spending, we see a positive impact on GDP growth by around 1.6-2% in the medium term.


Thematic Report: Can Proposed GST Rate Cuts Revive Consumption Growth in India?

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

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<ul><li>Cumulatively for April–July FY26, 2W domestic sales declined 3% YoY to 59.8 Lc units as Hero (-6%) and Bajaj (-11%) dragged overall volumes, despite strong performances from TVS (+13%) and RE (+15%).</li><li>On the other hand, 2W exports surged 25% YoY to 14.5 Lc units, reflecting improved traction in global markets, especially Africa and Latin America.</li><li>On a YTD basis, 3W domestic wholesales rose 12% YoY to 2.42 Lc units, led by M&amp;M (+41%), TVS (+38%), and a marginal dip at Bajaj. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Cumulatively for April–July FY26, 2W domestic sales declined 3% YoY to 59.8 Lc units as Hero (-6%) and Bajaj (-11%) dragged overall volumes, despite strong performances from TVS (+13%) and RE (+15%).On the other hand, 2W exports surged 25% YoY to 14.5 Lc units, reflecting improved traction in global markets, especially Africa and Latin America.On a YTD basis, 3W domestic wholesales rose 12% YoY to 2.42 Lc units, led by M&amp;M (+41%), TVS (+38%), and a marginal dip at Bajaj. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), HDFC Securities

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<ul><li>Softer demand both domestically and globally continues to impact volume growth</li><li>Key exceptions to this are TVS Motor, Eicher Motors, and Mahindra &amp; Mahindra</li><li>While TVS Motors is riding on the back of its successful models and variants, including the EVs, it has also been expanding its geographic footprint, thus adding further legs to its growth</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Softer demand both domestically and globally continues to impact volume growthKey exceptions to this are TVS Motor, Eicher Motors, and Mahindra &amp; MahindraWhile TVS Motors is riding on the back of its successful models and variants, including the EVs, it has also been expanding its geographic footprint, thus adding further legs to its growthContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Autos (Q1FY26 Results Preview): Operating deleverage, RM cost to impact margin

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

<ul>
<li>In FY25, India Inc. showed strong resilience despite global challenges, with a sharp earnings rebound in Q4 offsetting earlier softness. </li>
<li>A standout trend was the clear earnings outperformance of mid- and small-cap (SMID) companies, which led in 15 out of 19 sectors. </li>
<li>Sectors like consumer durables, capital goods, and chemicals led SMID gains, and their momentum is expected to sustain in FY26 amid steady capex and demand.</li>
</ul>


In FY25, India Inc. showed strong resilience despite global challenges, with a sharp earnings rebound in Q4 offsetting earlier softness. 
A standout trend was the clear earnings outperformance of mid- and small-cap (SMID) companies, which led in 15 out of 19 sectors. 
Sectors like consumer durables, capital goods, and chemicals led SMID gains, and their momentum is expected to sustain in FY26 amid steady capex and demand.


Thematic Report : FY25 Earnings Report: Sector Leaders and What’s Shaping FY26

<ul><li>Jun’25 Wholesale Volumes: The overall domestic 2W industry witnessed 2% marginal uptick (and 10% YoY without HMSI) in volumes, led by outperformance in exports (up 35% YoY) while the domestic industry witnessed 3% YoY decline.</li><li>Domestic PV industry sales volume was down 7-8% YoY, due to declines in Hyundai /TaMo /Maruti being partly offset by strong volumes by M&amp;M and JSW MG, followed by Toyota.</li><li>The domestic CV industry (proxy) saw a degrowth of 4% YoY, while the domestic tractor industry (proxy) registered 15% YoY volume growth in Jun’25.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Jun’25 Wholesale Volumes: The overall domestic 2W industry witnessed 2% marginal uptick (and 10% YoY without HMSI) in volumes, led by outperformance in exports (up 35% YoY) while the domestic industry witnessed 3% YoY decline.Domestic PV industry sales volume was down 7-8% YoY, due to declines in Hyundai /TaMo /Maruti being partly offset by strong volumes by M&amp;M and JSW MG, followed by Toyota.The domestic CV industry (proxy) saw a degrowth of 4% YoY, while the domestic tractor industry (proxy) registered 15% YoY volume growth in Jun’25.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

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Thematic Report: Can Proposed GST Rate Cuts Revive Consumption Growth in India?

India is revamping its GST system with dual-slab rates to simplify taxes, reduce prices, and boost consumption, potentially driving GDP growth by...

Nimish Maheshwari

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - July 2025

The industry outlook remains cautiously optimistic, with festive stocking and monsoon progression as key variables for demand in H2FY26.

Axis Direct

Autos (Q1FY26 Results Preview): Operating deleverage, RM cost to impact margin

While TVS Motors is riding on the back of its successful models and variants, including the EVs, it has also been expanding its geographic...

HDFC Securities

Thematic Report : FY25 Earnings Report: Sector Leaders and What’s Shaping FY26

India Inc. displayed strong resilience in FY25, with mid- and small-cap companies leading in earnings outperformance across various sectors,...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - June 2025

Domestic PV industry sales volume was down 7-8% YoY, due to declines in Hyundai /TaMo /Maruti being partly offset by strong volumes by M&M and JSW...

Axis Direct

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Thematic Report: Can Proposed GST Rate Cuts Revive Consumption Growth in India?

​India is revamping its GST system with dual-slab rates to simplify taxes, reduce prices, and boost consumption, potentially driving GDP growth by...

Nimish Maheshwari

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - July 2025

The industry outlook remains cautiously optimistic, with festive stocking and monsoon progression as key variables for demand in H2FY26.

Axis Direct

Autos (Q1FY26 Results Preview): Operating deleverage, RM cost to impact margin

While TVS Motors is riding on the back of its successful models and variants, including the EVs, it has also been expanding its geographic...

HDFC Securities

Thematic Report : FY25 Earnings Report: Sector Leaders and What’s Shaping FY26

​India Inc. displayed strong resilience in FY25, with mid- and small-cap companies leading in earnings outperformance across various sectors,...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - June 2025

Domestic PV industry sales volume was down 7-8% YoY, due to declines in Hyundai /TaMo /Maruti being partly offset by strong volumes by M&M and JSW...

Axis Direct

India is revamping its GST system with dual-slab rates to simplify taxes, reduce prices, and boost consumption, potentially driving GDP growth by...

India Inc. displayed strong resilience in FY25, with mid- and small-cap companies leading in earnings outperformance across various sectors,...