
Luxury Car Buyers Gain as GST Simplified to Flat 40%
The GST Council has rolled out a new GST rate for luxury cars — a flat 40% — replacing the old maze of tax plus cess. And here’s the twist: even though the slab sounds higher than before, many buyers will actually pay less on‑road. This could well be the best time to buy luxury cars in years. Mercedes, BMW, or Audi on your shopping list this festive season? The timing just got a whole lot sweeter. This article has more to share.

GST 2.0 Raised to 40% on Large Cars, SUVs & Premium Vehicles – Small Cars GST Cut, Luxury Cars 40% Hike
If you’ve been looking to get your hands on a luxury sedan or full‑size SUV, here’s a twist you must know. GST on SUVs in India 2025 and other large passenger vehicles has been set at a flat 40%. The GST Council says this move, effective September 22, 2025, is part of a broader vehicle taxation policy India 2025 overhaul. It’s aimed at simplifying slabs while keeping high‑end consumption in the top bracket.

EVs Stay at 5% GST as Luxury Cars Face New 40% Tax Slab
India’s latest tax shake‑up for vehicles comes with two clear messages. First, the GST on EVs remains steady at 5%, protecting the electric vehicle GST rate advantage. Second, a fresh 40% GST on cars in the luxury segment is on the cards, alongside a re‑map of the broader new car GST slabs. Small cars could shift into the 18% bracket, a move designed to make them more affordable. The proposal is backed by the Group of Ministers and will be up for GST Council approval in early September, with whispers of a late‑month rollout.

GST Council’s Tax Revamp Could Reshape ICE Car Prices Nationwide
If you have been eyeing a new petrol or diesel car, the ICE car price change conversation just got real. India’s GST Council is weighing a major rate rationalization that could directly influence showroom stickers and on-road math.